Federal Work Study - Esports Event Caster

Academy of Art University School of Game Development; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Academy of Art University School of Game Development in San Francisco seeks a Federal Work Study Esports Event Caster to translate fast-paced game action into engaging narrative for live broadcasts. On-site role, supporting Esports Manager with game knowledge and energetic commentary.

Responsibilities include researching match histories, delivering play-by-play, leading pre- and post-game segments, and conducting player interviews.

Qualifications

• Vocal control and engaging on-camera presence for multi-hour broadcasts.
• Knowledge of Overwatch, Valorant, Smash Bros meta strategies preferred.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to meet tight timelines and adapt to fast-paced broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analytical research on team match histories and player trends.
• Deliver live play-by-play or color commentary during regional and national collegiate broadcasts as needed.
• Participate in pre-show meetings, mic checks, and real-time broadcast cues.
• Lead pre-match segments, half-time breakdowns, and post-match wrap-ups to anchor the stream narrative.
• Conduct professional interviews with players and coaching staff for broadcast features.

Skills

Vocal control

On-camera presence

Game knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow.

The Federal Work Study Esports Event Caster works as on-air personality and primary storyteller for the program’s live competitive broadcasts. Based This Federal Work Study position works onsite in the broadcast studio, this Federal Work Study position helps with translating intense, fast-paced game mechanics into entertaining, educational narrative commentary for viewers. The Federal Work Study Event Caster will assist the Esports Manager with meta-game knowledge across active titles, project high energy, adapt gracefully to technical adjustments, and deliver structured post-game analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with analytical research on team match histories, player stat trends, win conditions, and current game updates prior to airtime.
• Assist with delivering engaging, high-quality live play-by-play or color commentary during regional and national collegiate tournament broadcasts as needed.
• Participate in pre-show production meetings, audio mic checks, and real-time broadcast cues directed by the staging crew.
• Lead pre-match introductory segments, half-time breakdowns, and post-match storyline wrap-ups to anchor the stream narrative.
• Assists with conducting professional interviews with players, team captains, and coaching staff for broadcast features.

Qualifications:

• Candidates with vocal control, clear diction, and the ability to maintain high verbal stamina and an engaging on-camera presence during multi-hour broadcasts is preferred.
• Knowledge of core competitive game titles (specifically the macro mechanics, win conditions, and meta strategies of Overwatch, Valorant, or Smash Bros) is preferred.
• Ability to meet timelines with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in independent and team-based settings.
• Self-motivated; excellent time management and organization.
• Ability to work some weekends and regular hours (up to 20 hours per week).
• Passion for games and esports is preferred.

Location:

180 New Montgomery Room 812A

Reports to:
Chief Academic Innovation Officer and Executive Director, School of Game Development

Pay Rate :

$19.61 per hour

Application Deadline:

August 31, 2026

Work Schedule:

Up to 20 hours per week.*

*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student’s class schedule.

Length of Employment: The student’s starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].