Videographer

Ultimate Fighting Championship; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Fighting Championship is seeking a seasoned cinematographer to capture high-end content for multiple media platforms, including documentary shoots and promotional material for UFC Fight Pass and broadcasts.

The role involves leading lighting design and camera direction, collaborating with producers and editors, and traveling to various locations for live events and shoots. A strong portfolio in cinematography and post-production is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ professional experience shooting a wide variety of content for all media platforms, in field and studio.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of the latest cinematography techniques and visual trends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Discretion and trust with access to sensitive information.
• Documentary filming experience desired.
• Experience with lighting design and setup desired.
• Knowledge of ARRI Amira, ARRI Alexa Mini, and Sony FS7 camera technologies desired.
• MoVI Pro knowledge, time lapse photography and motion control a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve a plus.
• Experience with agency, post-production, or broadcast teams a plus.
• Sports cinematography experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Mixed Martial Arts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates high-end visual styles using lighting and camera techniques for high-profile shoots in field and studio settings.
• Shoots for long-form documentaries, interview shows, and studio-based series for TV networks and OTT.
• Shoots stylized footage for promotional spots, show opens, trailers, and branded content.
• Directs lighting design and setup for shoots of various sizes.
• Captures cinematic documentary footage at UFC live events and locations.
• Works closely with producers, directors, writers, editors, and other shooters.
• Keeps up with latest camera and lighting techniques and technology.
• Works an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with extensive travel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ARRI Amira

ARRI Alexa Mini

Sony FS7

MoVI Pro

Time lapse

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Job description

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

This position is responsible for capturing a wide variety of content for all media platforms, from filming documentaries in the field to promotional shoots in a studio setting and much more. The role is encouraged to go beyond camera operation and to contribute creative ideations and direction, organizational leadership, and innovative new approaches to their work.

• Creates high-end visual styles using lighting and camera techniques for high-profile shoots in field and studio settings.
• Shoots for a wide array of projects, from long-form documentaries, interview shows, and studio-based series, for linear television networks and our own OTT service, UFC Fight Pass.
• Shoots stylized footage for promotional and product spots, show opens, features, trailers, sizzle reels, branded content, and more.
• Directs lighting design and set-up for shoots of various types and sizes.
• Captures cinematic documentary footage at UFC live events and various locations.
• Works closely with producers, directors, writers, editors, and other shooters on collaborative projects.
• Continually learns and stays ahead of the latest in camera and lighting techniques and technology.
• Works an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with extensive travel.

You Have These

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience shooting a wide variety of content for all media platforms, in both field and studio environments.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Must be knowledgeable about the latest cinematography techniques and visual trends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Must be discreet and trustworthy with access to sensitive information and projects.
• Documentary filming experience desired.
• Experience with lighting design and setup desired.
• Knowledge with ARRI Amira, ARRI Alexa Mini, and Sony FS7 camera technologies desired.
• MoVI Pro knowledge, time lapse photography and other motion control systems a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premier and DaVinci Resolve a plus.
• Experience with working for an agency, post-production company, or broadcast creative team is a plus.
• Sports cinematography experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Mixed Martial Arts a plus.

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