Producing and editing the world's most watched MMA program, "UFC Countdown", as well as "UFC Connected", "UFC Breakdown", "Where Are They Now" and other long-form original video series. I also field produced and story produced for "Fight INC: Inside the UFC", the UFC + ROKU documentary that is airing on ROKU TV. I create/write story structure, do research for storylines and shoots, field produce shoots, oversee media management, write voice over scripts, discover archival content, and clear usage rights for various long-form original content projects. I initiated new strategies to enhance UFC Countdown's social media visibility throughout fight week, which resulted in millions of views across all major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads). The UFC Countdown shows I've produced/edited have accumulated 70,000,000+ views on YouTube. I also provide translations from Spanish, French, and Portuguese for long-form original content and promos. I think it's important to build long term relationships with clients, and I want my work to encourage that. I hope to hear from you soon.

Mounir Darbaki

Producing and editing the world's most watched MMA program, "UFC Countdown", as well as "UFC Connected", "UFC Breakdown", "Where Are They Now" and other long-form original video series. I also field produced and story produced for "Fight INC: Inside the UFC", the UFC + ROKU documentary that is airing on ROKU TV. I create/write story structure, do research for storylines and shoots, field produce shoots, oversee media management, write voice over scripts, discover archival content, and clear usage rights for various long-form original content projects. I initiated new strategies to enhance UFC Countdown's social media visibility throughout fight week, which resulted in millions of views across all major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads). The UFC Countdown shows I've produced/edited have accumulated 70,000,000+ views on YouTube. I also provide translations from Spanish, French, and Portuguese for long-form original content and promos. I think it's important to build long term relationships with clients, and I want my work to encourage that. I hope to hear from you soon.

Available to hire

Producing and editing the world’s most watched MMA program, “UFC Countdown”, as well as “UFC Connected”, “UFC Breakdown”, “Where Are They Now” and other long-form original video series. I also field produced and story produced for “Fight INC: Inside the UFC”, the UFC + ROKU documentary that is airing on ROKU TV.

I create/write story structure, do research for storylines and shoots, field produce shoots, oversee media management, write voice over scripts, discover archival content, and clear usage rights for various long-form original content projects.

I initiated new strategies to enhance UFC Countdown’s social media visibility throughout fight week, which resulted in millions of views across all major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads). The UFC Countdown shows I’ve produced/edited have accumulated 70,000,000+ views on YouTube.

I also provide translations from Spanish, French, and Portuguese for long-form original content and promos.

I think it’s important to build long term relationships with clients, and I want my work to encourage that. I hope to hear from you soon.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Associate Producer at Ultimate Fighting Championship
April 1, 2024 - Present
Producing and editing UFC Countdown and other long-form original video series; creating/write story structure, researching story lines and shoots, field producing shoots, managing media, sourcing archival content, and clearing usage rights for content; provide translations for long-form content and promos.
Video Editor II at Ultimate Fighting Championship
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Producing and editing UFC Countdown and related series; developing story structures, researching and scripting story lines, and supporting field production.
Producer / Video Editor at RIZIN Fighting Federation
December 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Digital marketing, producing and editing content for social media and event promotions; coordinating with partners; overseeing video production from concept to delivery.
Digital Marketing Specialist at University of Minnesota Foundation
October 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Creating video content for all social platforms; on-site live content capture at events; managing mass email content with Salesforce Marketing Cloud; maintaining UMF website via Drupal CMS.
Founder at Sho of Productions
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2022
Founded a sports media company; managed camera operations, video editing, and social media marketing for 300+ videos; oversaw finances and staff for live events; curated website features and information; guided youth athletes for collegiate recruitment.
Event Coordinator at Black Ice Esports
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Coordinated events and production logistics for esports events.
Prep Spotlight Camera Operator at School Space Media
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Camera operator for prep spotlight projects; supported production and live shoots.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications at University of Minnesota
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Saginaw Valley State University
August 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts at North Hennepin Community College
August 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

Application Programming
June 1, 2016 - June 11, 2026
Object-Oriented Programming
June 1, 2016 - June 11, 2026
USSF 'F' Coaching License
February 1, 2016 - June 11, 2026
Sideline Sports Doc: Guide to Youth Injury Recognition
February 1, 2016 - June 11, 2026
BFut Level 4 License: Brazilian Soccer Seminar
July 1, 2015 - June 11, 2026
HIPAA Training
May 1, 2015 - June 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education