Temporary Equipment Manager

TKO • Las Vegas, NV

6d • Onsite

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.

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 Equipment Manager reports to the Supervising Equipment Manager and will be responsible for working on all aspects of apparel and related equipment for the Fighters, Cut men, Corner men, The Ultimate Fighter participants, DWCS, Octagon Girls and other related fight participants as necessary. This position will have specific responsibility within the on-going management of product, packing bags, distribution and maintenance of inventory. The position interacts with Operations, Fighter Relations, Sponsorship, Events, Fighters, Octagon Girls and outside vendors, suppliers and contractors. The position travels extensively and is responsible for operating the equipment room fight week and fight night.

Requirements

• AEMA certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of apparel and equipment related production timelines.
• Ability to obtain passport and travel internationally.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the execution of the contract provisions with all In-Octagon partners
• Maintain apparel and related equipment inventory including cleaning and repair of all apparel and related equipment
• Manage the day-to-day receipt and distribution of all apparel and related equipment to and from the suppliers, events, and television productions
• Inventory and communicate ordering needs for all apparel and related equipment
• Travel to and from Events and Productions to manage the delivery, distribution and presentation of apparel and related equipment to the Fighters and other support roles
• Collaborate with licensees as directed
• Other responsibilities as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed