Live Streaming & Media Management Specialist

Live Streaming And Media Management Specialist

This Live Streaming and Media Management Specialist is responsible for the technical execution of live event broadcasts and digital media operations across UFC-owned platforms worldwide, including UFC Fight Pass, UFC You Tube, and UFC social channels. Responsibilities include transmission operations, stream distribution, quality assurance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable live stream performance. The role also supports OTT platform and digital media operations, including video publishing, metadata management, and maintenance of Zuffa-owned VOD content libraries.

This position collaborates with internal teams and platform partners across live and VOD workflows while supporting operational initiatives and business needs across UFC digital media operations.

Responsibilities:

• Activates and oversees live stream, IP-based transmission, and VOD publishing workflows for live sports events and shoulder programming.
• Performs pre-stream testing, quality assurance, and broadcast coordination with production and platform teams to ensure reliable live stream performance.
• Provides live event troubleshooting support to identify and resolve technical issues in real time.
• Tracks video delivery and distribution deadlines and adjusts schedules according to priorities.
• Supports quality control of video content and platform presentation, ensuring playback functions properly across supported devices and content appears as intended.
• Maintains OTT content libraries, including asset management, media ingest, metadata optimization, and publishing.
• Contributes to workflow innovation through the evaluation and adoption of AI-enabled processes, emerging technologies, and operational improvements.
• Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in live video streaming, technical operations, or media management.
• Proven track record of planning and executing live streaming events.
• Experience with root cause analysis and escalation procedures in live operations environments.
• Working knowledge of streaming and media workflows, including MAM, VOD, CMS, AWS Elemental Media Services, and media supply chain platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prioritize competing objectives, including with remote teams and external partners.
• Self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to rapidly assimilate and synthesize information from disparate sources.
• Action-oriented with a high standard for quality, performance, and professionalism.