If you asked a Zuffa employee what it is like to work for UFC, you would most likely hear some the following words and phrases in their response:

High energy; Relaxed yet intense; Friendly, Laid-back but professional atmosphere; Fast-paced; Love being part of a growing professional sports organization; National and international sport; You see the result of your work in the live events;  Opportunity for growth; Loyalty of employer and employees to each other, the company and the sport; Intense – always something going on; Work hard – play hard; Open environment – you can interact with anyone that you need to regardless of the level that they hold within the organization; Leadership is devoted to being the biggest and the best...

Postion Description:

The position is responsible for analyzing UFC's domestic and international television ratings and PPV performance.  This position will also be involved in the evaluation and placement of the company's media buys.

• Analyze UFC's television ratings on a daily basis.
• Develop television ratings tracking report and disseminate to executive team and department heads on a regular basis.
• Work with Marketing, Sponsorship and PR departments on PowerPoint decks and "pitch" presentations.
• Create a tracking system to capture the total number of worldwide viewers/households for each PPV telecast and report to pertinent internal managers and upper management.
• Assist in analyzing North American PPV performance in comparison to past PPV's and by local market.
• Provide regular reporting of competitor ratings performance to senior management team.
• Provide ratings performance milestones for various PR objectives and executive team meetings.
• Work closely with Marketing department on television and PPV performance local market analysis.
• Provide Sales/Sponsorship department with regular ratings performance reports for sponsorship partners.
• Compile and archive company's historical PPV numbers and television ratings.
• Assist Marketing in analyzing company's media buys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of television research experience.
• High level of proficincy in analyzing television ratings and PPV data.
• Minimum of 5 years experience of analyzing Nielsen ratings.
• Effective communicator with excellent writing skills.
• Solid understanding of media buying.
• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas, research results and concepts to groups.
• Ability to keep ocmpany information confidential.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effectively and efficiently manage varied tasks.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to eveolving and changing business objectives.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Excellent understanding of PowerPoint.
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook and ability to learn other basic computer programs. 

Zuffa offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, life, supplemental life, short-term disability and 401(k) with a company match.

Las Vegas, where Zuffa is located, offers world-class entertainment, restaurants, spas and accommodations. It also has excellent communities away from all of the action on the Strip where life is similar to that of other large cities.
 

Just like how our fighters prepare with their training partners to be their very best, here at the Ultimate Fighting Championship we encourage that type of teamwork. A UFC employee, like a mixed martial artist, is well-rounded and willing to put in the time necessary to be world-class. With an office full of champion workers, the UFC has fought relentlessly to break into the sports world with undeniable success – But the fight isn’t over yet. So if you would like to watch the sport you love grow right in front of your own eyes because of your hard work, then come join a great team and become part of a sports revolution.

This program offers the intern the opportunity to become directly involved in the sales and servicing activities that are part of the daily operations of the department. We strive to make this a challenging and interesting experience for you and make every effort to tailor it to the specific skills and projects that you would like to pursue and build on. This department contributes to the organization through promotion of UFC and WEC products to targeted organizations with the goal of forming partnerships that are mutually beneficial.

We are currently seeking an intern for our Sponsorship Department for the Spring 2010 semester. The Digital Sales area is responsible for generating revenue through various digital properties, such as online, mobile, social networking sites, etc. This internship will work closely with the Director of Digital Sales focusing on digital sponsorships.

Through this opportunity, you will learn entry level marketing, digital advertising, and will have the opportunity to interact with high level executives at Fortune 500 companies and leading advertising agencies across the country.

Daily activities will include the following:

• Researching company profiles, advertising/sponsorship history, and marketing trends
• Generating digital sales leads and prospects
• Assists in building advertising and marketing plans for client campaigns
• Creates unique digital opportunities for sponsors through ingenuity and brainstorming

We are seeking candidates that are:

• Very proficient in Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in editing copy
• Has the ability to create compelling, unique copy
• Is comfortable in meetings and calls
• Has excellent communications and organization skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information
• Team player
• Willing to learn and grow

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an academic program that is relevant to sales/sponsorship activities
• Junior, Senior or Graduate student preferred
• Must receive academic credit for internship
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week if also attending school or 30 hours per week if not currently attending classes.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 1 semester.

This is an unpaid internship and does not provide housing, relocation or transportation assistance.