Video Colorist

Who We Are:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 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 975 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. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

The UFC is seeking a Video Colorist to join our Emmy Award-winning production team in Las Vegas.  The ideal candidate will have experience coloring a wide array of long form, short form, and promotional content across various media platforms.  We’re seeking a creative and technically proficient colorist who understands the unique color challenges and trends in commercial and documentary work. The ideal candidate is proficient in Davinci Resolve and stays up-to-date with the latest color grading techniques, software advancements, and industry standards, ensuring visually compelling and technically consistent results.

Responsibilities:

• Color a variety of long form content, including but not limited to feature length documentaries, episodic series, and supporting promotional elements.
• Ensure color consistency and visual cohesion across all footage, meeting high-end industry standards.
• Work with RAW footage from high-end cinema cameras (e.g., ARRI, RED, Sony) and manage log-to-final-grade workflows.
• Performing advanced color correction and grading with Davinci Resolve, to enhance the artistic and emotional impact of each scene/show.
• Creating tailored looks to be replicated through a series.
• Color balancing multiple cameras and lighting conditions in a docuseries to best maintain a consistent look
• Collaborate closely with producers, cinematographers, and editors to bring their creative vision to life through color.
• Maintain organized project files, LUT libraries, and node-based grading structures to ensure smooth workflows.
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects with consistent high-quality results.
• Stay at the forefront of color science innovations, industry trends, and evolving grading techniques to push creative boundaries.

You Have These:

• Proven experience as a Video Colorist in film, television, or commercial post-production, with a strong portfolio.
• Must be proficient in DaVinci Resolve, with advanced knowledge of node-based grading, secondary color corrections, film emulation techniques, and look development.
• Strong understanding of color theory, contrast ratios, film stock emulation, and how to shape mood through color grading.
• Must have knowledge of color spaces, LUT creation, HDR/SDR workflows, and the latest post-production standards (Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, P3, etc.).
• Experience with RAW color workflows and proficiency in handling camera log formats (ARRI LogC, RED IPP2, Sony S-Log, D-Log, etc.).
• Keen eye for detail with the ability to diagnose and correct issues like color shifts, noise artifacts, and exposure imbalances.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot color pipeline issues.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, balancing creative precision with fast turnaround times.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate creative direction into precise color adjustments.
• Strong ability to self-manage projects while also thriving in a team-driven creative pipeline.
• Experience coloring documentaries is a plus.
• Proficiency with Davinci Resolve Advanced Control Panel is a plus.
• Familiarity with Dolby Vision HDR grading is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is necessary.
• Must maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Experience in a sports environment preferred. Knowledge of MMA is a plus.
• Work hours will typically take place Monday through Friday, but candidate will be expected to work occasional nights and weekends when necessary.
• Candidates will be subject to a color grading test to assess technical ability and aptitude.