Media Services Assistant

UFC • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Media Services Assistant is responsible for supporting the Zuffa editing team in their daily needs. This position is also responsible for creating template-based graphics and ensuring their delivery to edit team. This position does not travel and remains at Zuffa headquarters. Due to remote needs, this position will periodically work the swing shift into the late evening.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Basic editing skills and knowledge of AVID Media Composer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of various video codecs and compression methods.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud preferred, especially Photoshop and After Effects.
• Knowledge of post-production standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to small details.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent decision-making ability.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, such as swing shift, graveyard shift, and weekends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and ability to learn other basic computer programs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of UFC historical information helpful.

Responsibilities

• Digitize, convert, and organize content for use by editors.
• Clip highlights after each event using a Digital Asset System; log and export content from the Digital Asset System for use by editors.
• Compile footage for contracted vendors for producing features for the live event broadcasts and promotional programming.
• Import and archive media when projects are completed by editors.
• Convert show masters to various formats for international distribution to partners.
• Arrange fighter highlights for upcoming events for the Public Relations Department and create graphics for use in live events.
• Work with editors on promotional assets, long/short form shows, and sizzles. This includes compiling the footage, setting up sequences, exporting graphics, and mastering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees