Intern - Public Relations 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 Public Relations team manages the organization’s public image and media relationships across key initiatives, events, and announcements. This department oversees press outreach, media strategy, and issue management to ensure consistent and accurate external messaging. The team works closely with internal stakeholders, athletes, and media partners to shape public perception and amplify major moments across the business.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of media events and assist with on-site and remote media management
• Research media outlets, writers, and journalists to support press outreach and pitching efforts
• Assist with maintaining and updating the media database and contact lists
• Support coordination of athlete media schedules in conjunction with events and appearances
• Assist with drafting press releases and media materials under team guidance
• Support coordination of interviews for events, including scheduling and logistics
• Assist with drafting media pitches and outreach materials
• Support daily news tracking, compilation, and internal distribution of media coverage
• Assist the Public Relations team with additional projects and initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications, or a related discipline; Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level standing preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and familiarity with basic document formatting
• Strong writing and editing abilities, with an interest in storytelling and media strategy
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

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 February 2nd: 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 docu