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Who We Are
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
The Global Partnerships Business Operations Coordinator supports the commercial success of TKO by helping maintain and execute operational processes that align teams, workflows, and day-to-day execution across Global Partnerships. This role supports key Global Partnerships programs - including VIP hospitality and team initiatives - by assisting with coordination, documentation, and on-the-ground execution to ensure smooth and consistent delivery as the business scales.
Periodic travel to events and on-site activations is required to support operational needs.
- Provide day-to-day operational support to the Global Partnerships team by assisting with workflows, documentation, and process upkeep.
- Coordinate cross-functional tasks, timelines, and communications to support partnership initiatives and planning efforts.
- Support operational initiatives by coordinating meetings, agendas, recaps, and follow-ups, and maintaining shared folders, templates, and reference materials.
- Assist with coordination and execution related to TKO media rights holders, including tracking obligations, supporting communication, and maintaining alignment.
- Provide operational support for VIP hospitality and partner hosting initiatives, including maintaining documentation and tracking tools.
- Manage operational trackers and intake requests, ensuring information is accurate, up to date, and flagging issues or gaps as needed.
- Assist with pre-event operational preparation and on-site event support, including schedules, checklists, fulfillment and logistics.
- Support the Global Partnerships intern program, including tracking assignments, schedules, onboarding materials, and key dates.
- Assist with special projects and ad-hoc initiatives to help ensure timely and accurate execution.
You Have These
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Minimum 1+ years of relevant professional experience; experience in sports, entertainment, or media is a plus.
- Comfort working with operational tools, trackers, and shared systems, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to ask questions and flag issues.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
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