Temporary Communications Manager

This is a temporary assignment, approximately 12 months in length

This position is responsible for leading, executing communications and promotional strategies across Australia and New Zealand to support the UFC business, its athletes and events.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Australian and New Zealand athletes and their teams
• Have an 'always on' approach to pitching UFC stories to Australian and New Zealand press
• Facilitate and maximize incoming media requests and inquiries
• Work with UFC broadcast and strategic partners to maximize editorial opportunities
• Create profiling opportunities for UFC athletes and executives in and outside of sports categories
• Identify and plan ongoing PR and content opportunities for UFC social and partners
• Drive publicity for UFC events, encouraging PPV purchase, broadcast tune-in and/or event ticket purchase
• Develop and disseminate relevant communications materials
• Maintain Australian and New Zealand media database
• Lead PR event operations for related promotional events and local initiatives
• Assist Sponsorship team with new and existing partner PR/ Comms including press releases, athlete opportunities, media calls and partner initiatives
• Provide input towards local marketing strategy and tactics
• Proactively engage and collaborate with UFC broadcast partners to support their UFC offering and viewership
• Work with UFC digital team to ensure localization of au.UFC.com & UFC.co.nz
• Support subscription growth to UFC Fight Pass, enhancing its local offering and promotion
• Maintain and develop relationships with key local stakeholders (ie. Broadcasters, Government, Sponsors) and work to deliver specific projects.
• Such other responsibilities as may be advised, as required

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ related industry experience, in communications and/or business development
• General knowledge of principles of effective communication and mass media, publicity, advertising, community relations and organization structure as they relate to sports and entertainment
• Extensive contacts throughout the Australia and New Zealand sports and mass media markets
• Ability to work proactively, both independently and within various teams
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally – approximately 30%
• Highly motivated, passionate, committed, energetic
• Able to work under pressure, solve problems and work with discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Ability to cultivate and establish effective relationships with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Strategic thinker and creative problem solver
• Proven ability to focus on delivering results and achieving targets

Zuffa, LLC conducts pre-employment drug and background screenings

Zuffa, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.