UFC Global Partnerships Intern - Fall 2025

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 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.

Strategy for Winning:
UFC’s Internship Program is designed to provide interns the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained through their academic experience in a real-world corporate setting. Over the course of the program, the interns will become fully immersed in the daily operations of their department and will be directly involved with tasks and projects that contribute to UFC’s continued growth. 

UFC’s Internship Program is open to any student who is currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. This is an on-site, in-person internship in Las Vegas, NV. UFC does not provide relocation, housing, or transportation assistance. 

The Fall 2025 program will begin on August 25, 2025, and will continue through November 21, 2025

*Application deadline is July 25, 2025 for all Fall 2025 internships*

The Role and What You’ll Do: 

• Assists with preparation of post-event recaps for partners 

• Assists with preparation and executive of upcoming events 

• Tracks UFC’s sponsorship assets  

• Assists with sponsorship ROI and measurement  

• Reaches out to partners as directed to help coordinate events and contract elements   

•  Assists with preparation for meetings with current and prospective partners  

• Research and conceives promotional ideas, monitors what types of events and promotions other sports properties are employing, and relays information to senior members of the activations team  

• May provide support to Sponsorship Sales as requested  

 

You Have These 

• Sports Management, Marketing or Business majors, or other programs relevant to business development and sales. Junior, Senior, or Graduate level preferred. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• Outgoing friendly personality with excellent customer service skills. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information. 

• Team player. 

• Willing to learn and grow. 

TKO EEO Statement:

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s