Government Relations Intern - Fall 2025

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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 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.

Strategy For Winning

UFC’s Internship Program is designed to provide interns the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained through their academic experience in a real-world corporate setting. Over the course of the program, the interns will become fully immersed in the daily operations of their department and will be directly involved with tasks and projects that contribute to UFC’s continued growth.

UFC’s Internship Program is open to any student who is currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. This is an on-site, in-person internship in Las Vegas, NV. UFC does not provide relocation, housing, or transportation assistance.

The Fall 2025 program will begin on August 25, 2025, and will continue through November 21, 2025

• Application deadline is July 25, 2025 for all Fall 2025 internships*
  
  

The Role And What You’ll Do

• Provide support to the Government Relations team with day-to-day tasks and long-term projects.
• Assist with planning events to host elected officials and candidates.
• Conduct research on political and legislative issues.
• Research and update government contacts.
• Assist with compiling materials for internal and external presentations/meetings.
  
  

 

You Have These

•  Must be enrolled in a relevant academic program: Government Relations, Public Affairs, Public Policy, International Affairs, Politics, Law. Junior, Senior, or Graduate level is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficient in writing and editing copy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
  
  

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