Senior Director, Government Affairs

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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  and follow UFC at  and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and Tik Tok:  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 P , the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 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.#
** The Role and

What You’ll Do:

** TKO Group Holdings is seeking a seasoned Senior Director of Government Affairs to lead our federal and state government relations strategy across our premier entertainment portfolio. This senior executive role requires a highly connected and strategic professional who can navigate complex political landscapes while advancing TKO's business interests through effective advocacy, relationship building, and policy engagement. The successful candidate will serve as TKO's primary interface with federal and state government officials, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders, while building and executing comprehensive government affairs strategies that support our live entertainment, sports, and content production operations across all jurisdictions.###

** Strategic Government Relations Leadership
*** Develop and execute comprehensive federal and state government affairs strategies aligned with TKO's business objectives and growth initiatives.
* Lead advocacy efforts on legislative and regulatory issues impacting sports entertainment, live events, content production, and venue operations.
* Identify emerging policy trends and regulatory changes that could affect TKO's business operations and competitive positioning.
* Create strategic frameworks for engaging with government stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and issue areas.
* Build long-term advocacy strategies that support TKO's expansion plans and market development initiatives.###
** Federal Government Engagement
*** Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and federal agency officials
* Lead TKO's engagement with relevant federal agencies.
* Coordinate with federal lobbying firms and consultants to maximize advocacy effectiveness
* Monitor federal legislation and regulations affecting entertainment, sports, media, and live events industries
* Represent TKO's interests in federal policy discussions and industry coalition activities###
** State Government Relations
*** Build and maintain extensive network of relationships with governors, state legislators, agency heads, and key staff across priority states.
* Develop state-specific advocacy strategies tailored to local political dynamics and business environments.
* Lead engagement with state athletic commissions, entertainment licensing agencies, and economic development authorities.
* Coordinate multi-state advocacy campaigns on issues affecting TKO's operations and venue network.
* Manage relationships with state-based lobbying firms and government relations consultants.###
** Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Leadership
*** Build and manage high-performing government affairs function with…