Intern - Global Partnerships Intern, UFC
About The Position
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. Department The Global Partnerships team manages relationships with corporate partners and sponsors across TKO. This department develops customized partnership strategies, activation plans, and integrated marketing initiatives that align partner objectives with TKO’s brands and broader business goals.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, or a similar discipline related to business development and sales; Junior or Senior standing, or Graduate-level students preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn additional systems and tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work
- Enthusiastic, professional, and comfortable building relationships in a team environment
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions
- Eager to learn, take initiative, and grow in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day responsibilities and longer-term projects supporting Global Partnerships team members across Partnership Marketing, Business Development, and Operations
- Support cross-functional collaboration with other areas of Global Partnerships, including Marketing Solutions and Hospitality, as needed
- Assist with the preparation and execution of partner-related events and activations
- Support meetings with current partners, prospective partners, and internal stakeholders, including preparation of materials and follow-up tasks
- Research industry trends across sports, entertainment, and partnerships, and contribute ideas for promotional concepts and partnership opportunities
- Learn the fundamentals of sports sponsorship and partnership marketing through a combination of shadowing and hands-on support, with exposure to Business Development and Partnership Marketing workflows
- Assist with tracking partnership deliverables across live events, custom integrations, and broadcast, digital, and social media platforms
- Support the creation of post-event partner recaps, including sponsorship measurement and ROI summaries
- Assist with research to identify market opportunities, support sales strategy, and help generate prospective partner leads
- Occasionally support contract-related administrative tasks, such as routing legal documents, collecting required information, and tracking fulfillment milestones
- Support the Global Partnerships team on additional projects and initiatives as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
