Editor III

Ultimate Fighting Championship; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The UFC is seeking a Video Editor to join our Emmy Award-winning production team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate has substantial experience editing long form and short form content for major sports and entertainment brands, across multiple platforms.

We are looking for a technically skilled editor who is also a creative storyteller, capable of handling color, sound, and motion graphics tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years editing experience on long form and short form projects for broadcast television.
• Proficient in HD and 4K workflow, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop.
• Demonstrated proficiency in motion graphics is required.
• Experience with tapeless workflow and digital asset management is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Edits a variety of long form content, including feature length documentaries, episodic series, and promos.
• Edits short form content, including digital series, trailers, and promotional assets.
• Creates branded edits for corporate partnerships (documentaries, features, sizzle reels).
• Develops story-focused edits for UFC social and digital platforms.
• Designs motion graphics for promos and sizzle edits.
• Works independently on some projects and collaborates with teammates on others.
• Fulfills finishing duties: color correction, sound design, mastering.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Editing

Storytelling

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Photoshop

Motion graphics

3D modeling

Digital asset management

Job description

Who We Are:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

The UFC is seeking a Video Editor to join our Emmy Award-winning production team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience editing a wide array of long form, short form, promotional, and branded content for major sports and/or entertainment brands, across various media platforms. We’re looking for a technically skilled, professional editor who is also a creative storyteller at heart, always seeking innovative new approaches to post production.

• Edits a variety of long form content, including but not limited to feature length documentaries, episodic series, and supporting promotional elements.
• Edits a variety of short form content, including but not limited to digital series, features, trailers, and promotional assets.
• Edits custom branded content to service UFC’s corporate partnerships, including but not limited to documentaries, features, sizzle reels, and promotional assets.
• Conceptualizes and creates story-focused video edits for distribution on official UFC social and digital platforms.
• Designs and executes motion graphic deliverables for use in promotional and sizzle edits.
• Works independently on some projects and collaborates with teammates on other projects, while delegating select edit tasks to line-level editors.
• Develops new and unique content initiatives through video editing.
• Works at the direction of Producers to apply editorial notes to revised video assets.
• Fulfills finishing duties, including but not limited to color correction, sound design, and mastering.
• Other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

You Have These:

• Minimum of 5 years editing experience on both short form and long form projects for broadcast television.
• Must have strong grasp of the latest editing techniques and visual trends.
• Must be proficient in HD and 4K workflow, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and have solid technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in motion graphics is required.
• Experience with tapeless workflow and digital asset management is required.
• Experience with working for an agency, post-production company or broadcast creative team is a plus.
• Experience with working in a studio environment is a plus.
• Experience with 3D modeling and animation a plus.
• College degree preferred, High School diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is necessary.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.
• Must maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Must have working knowledge of basic administrative office computer programs, on Mac and Windows PC workstations.
• Experience in a sports environment preferred. Knowledge of MMA is a plus.
• Work hours will typically take place Monday through Friday, but candidate will be expected to work occasional nights and weekends when necessary.
• Candidates will be subject to a video editing test to assess technical ability and editing aptitude.

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