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Ultimate Fighting Championship

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Las Vegas

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in production, relevant programming experience, a degree or equivalent, proficiency in MS Office and project management tools, problem-solving skills, and sports knowledge.
  • You will manage production schedules, budgets, and logistics for long-form programming, collaborate with teams, hire vendors, and ensure project quality while facilitating effective communications.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years professional experience as a Production Manager for major media brands.
  • Demonstrable, relevant experience creating and producing compelling programming of various genres, formats and lengths, for all media platforms.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in clerical programs such as Microsoft Office and Outlook, and project management programs such as Monday.com.
  • Solutions oriented and ability to solve problems quickly.
  • Experience hiring and onboarding crew is required.
  • Experience liaising with talent is required.
  • Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Experience working with budgets, accounting and finance is preferred.
  • Experience in a sports environment is preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of MMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Functions as production manager for long-form programming, including full-length documentaries and episodic series, for linear television networks, brand marketing, media partners, and our own OTT service, UFC Fight Pass.
  • Collaborates closely with showrunners and producers on various projects to ensure each project is executed to our high standard, while still maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • Manages and advises on multiple show budgets simultaneously.
  • Manages production schedule and calendar for each project.
  • Responsible for vetting and hiring contractors and vendors, including negotiating fees to stay within show budgets.
  • Maintains all administrative onboarding documentation, such as NDAs, PSAs, and financial intake forms.
  • Works with the showrunner and production coordinator to plan and execute all pre-production for live action filming logistics, including budgetary projections, crewing, location scouting, securing filming permissions and releases, assigning PA duties, liaising with talent, regulating onsite safety guidelines, and distributing call sheets.
  • Works with risk management on COIs for each project.
  • Wraps out each project, including tracking and processing all invoices and expenses, reconciling each project’s budget, archiving all correspondence, and completing a Production Report.
  • Facilitates effective communications among business units and with external parties (media partners, corporate sponsors, production vendors, etc.).

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Production Manager?

The main responsibility of the Production Manager is to provide operational support and execution throughout the production process for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high standards are met while maintaining budgetary constraints.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Production Manager for major media brands is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience.

Is experience in a sports environment preferred for this position?

Yes, experience in a sports environment is preferred, and extensive knowledge of MMA is considered a plus.

What software proficiency is expected for this role?

Proficiency in clerical programs such as Microsoft Office and Outlook, as well as project management programs like Monday.com, is expected.

What type of programming will the Production Manager oversee?

The Production Manager will oversee long-form programming, including full-length documentaries and episodic series for linear television networks and the UFC Fight Pass OTT service.

Will the Production Manager need to liaise with talent?

Yes, experience liaising with talent is required for this position.

Is a fast-paced environment a part of this job?

Yes, the Production Manager must be able to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

What are the expected communication skills for this role?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for effective communication among business units and external parties.

Are there any specific budget management responsibilities for the Production Manager?

Yes, the Production Manager is responsible for managing multiple show budgets, tracking and processing invoices and expenses, and reconciling each project’s budget.

Do I have to submit any documentation as part of the application process?

Yes, candidates must maintain all administrative onboarding documentation such as NDAs, PSAs, and financial intake forms during the application process.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees

Mission & Purpose

UFC is a premium global sports brand and the largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Sao Paulo and Singapore, UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that consistently sell out some of the most prestigious arenas around the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in over 156 countries and territories to more than 1.1 billion TV households worldwide in 29 different languages. UFC FIGHT PASS, a digital subscription service, delivers exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content to fans around the world.