Intern – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Intern, UFC

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.

Department

• The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) team supports the organization’s submission grappling and grappling-based programming across digital and live platforms. This department works closely with production, content, and operations teams to help execute events, manage athlete participation, and support programming tied to owned platforms such as UFC FIGHT PASS. Their work contributes to the growth of grappling content and expands engagement with fans across the broader combat sports ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics and operations for live UFC BJJ events, including equipment, athlete check-in, and venue coordination
• Assist with administrative tasks: scheduling, data entry, tracking athlete development, documents and data.
• Help coordinate travel, credentialing, and communications for athletes and coaches.
• Assist with on-site event setup and breakdown during shows and weigh-ins
• Support planning and execution of our upcoming UFC BJJ reality show.
• Contribute to research, outreach, and organizational support as needed across business and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; Junior, Senior, Graduate-level preferred or within six months of graduation
• Passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ideally someone who trains and is a blue belt or higher.
• Willing to work flexible hours during event weeks (including weekends)
• Proficiency in Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets

• 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.

Program Details

We offer internship opportunities across IMG, On Location, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), TKO Corporate, UFC, and WWE. Locations include New York City, Atlanta, Austin, Raleigh, Dallas, Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and Stamford, CT. All internships are in the office and in-person, unless otherwise noted.

In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns participate in events such as welcome/farewell sessions, a speaker series featuring company leaders, and career training workshops addressing everything from LinkedIn profile enhancement to resume building, interviewing skills, and networking.

Internships are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, or standard local working hours in the intern location.

Important Dates

• By January 30th: Internships are posted to our career sites.
• February 28th: Applications will be accepted through this date.
• March 1st to March 27th: Recruiters will contact candidates and begin the interview process.
• March 30th to April 17th: Offers will be extended to selected candidates.
• May 18th: Program start date.
• The program will be 12 weeks in length.
  • May 18th through August 7th

Recruitment Process

Our process consists of four steps.

• 1. Tell us your story. In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document and in 300 words