Mar

15

Job Opening: UFC New Media and Public Relations Internship

Filed Under Career, Job Openings 

UFC is looking for some interns for this upcoming fall, including one for New Media and another to help with its PR efforts. Check out the details below and if you’re qualified and interested, please visit this link for the New Media internship and this link for the PR internship. Good luck!

New Media

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.

Purpose is to expose college students interested in future careers in Business and/or Marketing to practical work experience.

Selected candidate will help influence the direction of online and other forms of new media marketing campaigns and initiatives to further various revenue streams and to promote the UFC and WEC brands. Candidates will utilize their knowledge and experiences while working on new marketing campaigns, research and projects , i.e. marketing analysis, piracy issues, new distribution opportunities, planning marketing opportunities, utilizing social media tools, etc.

  • Candidates should be currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Management, Marketing or related field.
  • Must have strong organizational skills, writing ability and a basic understanding of marketing concepts and techniques.
  • Should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Ability and desire to work and learn in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Good interpersonal and communicaton skills.
  • Ability to analyze data.
  • Knowledge of social networking and new media outlets.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college and be receiving academic credit.
  • Must be able to work at least 30 hours per week for summer semester and at least 10 hours for fall or spring semesters. Must be able to work for a minimum of one semester.

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

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. Yes/No: If selected for this internship, will you receive academic credit for it?
2. Yes/No: I understand this is an unpaid internship and if selected, I am willing to relocate for the duration of the internship.
3. What level are you in your academic program (junior, senior, graduate student?
4. What do you want to learn from this experience?
5. What is your career goal upon completion of your degree? What type of position do you hope to attain upon graduation?
6. What experience and skills have you gained through classes and work that will help you in this position?

Public Relations

This program offers the intern the opportunity to become directly involved in the public relations 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.
We are currently seeking an intern for our Public Relations deparment for the Fall 2010 semester. This internship will work closely with the Publicists and Public Relations Coordinator.
Through this opportunity, you will learn entry level public relations, and will have the opportunity to learn and observe the activities that go into promoting and the company, its events, and the fighters that participate in the events. You will receive exposure to all facets of public relations, including press releases, special events, creative brainstorming, and media contact.

Daily activities will include the following:
• Researching writers
• Assists with maintenance of the media database
• Coordinates schedules for fighters in conjunction with events
• Drafts press releases
• Coordinates interviews for events
• Prepares requisitions
• Assists with drafting media pitches
• Assists with daily news tracking, compilation and distribution

We are seeking candidates that are:

• Public Relations, Journalism, English or Communications majors
• Very proficient in Microsoft Word
• Proficient in writing and editing copy
• Have the ability to create compelling, unique stories and ideas
• Is comfortable in meetings and calls with high profile people and media entities
• 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.

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. Yes/No: If selected for this opportunity, will you receive academic credit?
2. Yes/No: Do you understand that this is an unpaid internship that is in Las Vegas and that no housing, relocation or transportation assistance is available?
3. What level are you in your academic program (junior, senior, graduate student)?
4. What do you want to learn from this experience?
5. What is your career goal upon completion of your degree? What type of position do you hope to attain upon graduation?
6. What experience and skills have you gained through classes and work that will help you in this position?

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