Technical Producer

The Technical Producer oversees the technical execution of UFC live events across domestic and international markets, including local-language productions and on-air initiatives. This role owns the technical side of broadcasts, in-venue productions, and worldwide transmissions, while coordinating event logistics and quality control across sub-contracted operations. The Technical Producer also supports live and pre-recorded productions at Meta Apex, UFC's state-of-the-art production and broadcast facility in Las Vegas.

Responsibilities

Oversee creative development and logistics for event-week promotional initiatives, live events, and on-air/live-streaming elements; Provide creative vision and critique to improve production quality and fan experience across broadcasts; Partner with Technical Ops to maintain on-air quality control and drive continuous improvement across future productions; Supervise unilateral broadcasts and transmissions, ensuring sponsored assets execute successfully; Coordinate with touring video, lighting, sound, and comms departments to maintain UFC-owned assets, including repairs and annual system maintenance; Work with post-production teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of event records; Partner with Sponsorship, Marketing, Operations, Regulatory, and domestic/international TV partners on production needs; Identify and secure resources with vendors for production requirements; Work with Operations to coordinate transport of production equipment and facilities for domestic and international events, ensuring efficient load-in, setup, and execution; Maintain a crew evaluation database to inform scheduling, rate negotiations, and performance reviews; Ensure international licensees receive broadcast and technical documentation on time and to the right contacts; Maintain relationships with existing licensees and lead onboarding correspondence for new partners and distribution channels; Coordinate with distribution and content partners to ensure accurate live transmission delivery and file-based deliverables; Liaise with transmission vendor project managers and engineers, keeping them current on event scope, dates, and licensee deliverables to deliver timely transmission plans and budgets; Support international partners' onsite production initiatives and their technical needs during broadcasts; Schedule control room and studio crews with Production Managers for internal and external productions; Lead a team of engineers to keep the Meta Apex Broadcast Operations Center technically ready for sports, entertainment, and corporate productions; Scope technical and production needs with prospective third-party clients, developing solutions and estimates for formal proposals; Oversee technical operations for third-party events and internal live/studio productions at Meta Apex; Support internal production needs for corporate initiatives such as town halls, press conferences, and company events; Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for production enhancements and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; 4+ years of broadcast remote operations and studio production experience, plus 2+ years of project management experience; Experience with financial forecasting and budget preparation/management; Working knowledge of production equipment, including video switchers, audio consoles, graphics platforms, replay servers, camera systems, signal transport, and video transmission solutions; Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment; Strong troubleshooting, problem-resolution, and attention-to-detail skills; Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with experience coordinating across departments, vendors, and broadcast partners; Ability to think creatively and stay composed under pressure.

Nice to have

Coursework in television production or digital media; Network-level broadcast remote operations and studio production experience