Coordinator, Public Relations

Las Vegas, NV (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive external communications and media outreach for UFC GYM across athlete storytelling and live events.

  • Draft and pitch press materials and secure media opportunities
  • Must-have: 3–5 years in PR/media relations with proven placements
  • Standout: Travel-heavy role supporting fight weeks, events, and cross-brand activations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft and edit press materials including press releases, media alerts, talking points, athlete bios, and internal communications.
  • Pitch stories and secure media opportunities for a roster of athletes and company events across print, digital, broadcast, and social platforms.
  • Maintain strong relationships with media contacts and assist with ongoing press inquiries.
  • Identify and develop outside‑the‑box opportunities for athletes, including activations, major media appearances, brand moments, and non‑traditional storytelling opportunities.
  • Build and maintain an influencer creator list to maximize exposure and engagement across all platforms.
  • Travel regularly to support domestic and international events, including fight weeks and promotional appearances.
  • Assist with fight week schedules and provide operational support across all events as needed.
  • Oversee and execute company events such as Town Halls, employee events, and internal activations in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
  • Support communications efforts primarily for UFC, while also contributing to initiatives for Thrill Sports and Zuffa Boxing.
  • Assist with day‑to‑day operations and special projects across all brands as assigned.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in public relations, communications, media relations, or a related field.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with experience creating press materials.
  • Proven ability to pitch and secure media placements.
  • Experience working events and traveling as part of a communications role.
  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with athletes, executives, media, and partners.
  • Passion for sports, live events, and storytelling.

Preferred

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    UFC GYM

    UFC GYM is the global leader in MMA-inspired fitness. Train Different in 150 locations around the world. Rooted in authenticity, UFC GYM is an extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® and proud to make the training programs and benefits of elite MMA athletes accessible to all, regardless of age or athletic ability. The company was founded in alliance with New Evolution VenturesTM (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands.For more information, visit www.ufcgym.com or explore career opportunities at www.ufcgym.com/careers.

    Founded in 2009
    Newport Beach, California, USA
    2.2K employees (97 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    189.3K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $25.4K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    56.3%
    Direct
    34.3%
    Referral
    7.8%
    Social
    1.1%
    Paid
    0.4%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~2.2K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    83 (4% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    15 years
    Median Tenure
    7.6 years

    Funding

    Last Raise
    Seed, 10 years ago

    Funding History

    • Aug 2016
      Seed

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