Remote eSports Tournament Director

Placements24; Kimberley (AR); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote contractor

Flexible schedule

Competitive rate

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote eSports Tournament Director to plan, organize, and execute online tournaments across diverse titles. This fully remote contractor role requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving, and excellent communication with players, referees, and production teams.

You'll manage brackets, formats, schedules, live event execution, and post-tournament reporting, while staying current with eSports trends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience organizing eSports tournaments or similar online events.
• Deep knowledge of popular titles (LoL, Valorant, CS:GO, Dota 2) and their competitive scenes.
• Experience with tournament platforms (Toornament, Challonge, Battlefy).
• Strong understanding of rules, formats, and fair play.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and meet deadlines.
• Experience with live streaming and broadcast elements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute online eSports tournaments across various game titles.
• Develop tournament rulesets, formats, and schedules, ensuring fairness and competitive integrity.
• Manage online brackets, seeding, and player registration using tournament management software.
• Oversee live tournament operations, including communication with players, referees, and casters.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve disputes promptly during live events.
• Coordinate with marketing and production teams to ensure smooth streaming and broadcast of tournaments.
• Manage prize pool distribution and post-tournament reporting.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the eSports industry and popular game titles.
• Foster a positive and engaging environment for players and the eSports community.

Skills

Tournament planning

Brackets management

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Streaming knowledge

Tools

Toornament

Challonge

Battlefy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading organization in the global eSports landscape, and they are seeking an experienced and highly organized Remote eSports Tournament Director to manage and execute online tournaments. This role is fully remote, allowing you to manage events from anywhere. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of tournament operations, from pre-event planning and bracket management to live event execution and post-tournament reporting. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of various eSports titles, a proven track record in tournament organization, and exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. If you are passionate about competitive gaming and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, this remote opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute online eSports tournaments across various game titles.
• Develop tournament rulesets, formats, and schedules, ensuring fairness and competitive integrity.
• Manage online brackets, seeding, and player registration using tournament management software.
• Oversee live tournament operations, including communication with players, referees, and casters.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve disputes promptly during live events.
• Coordinate with marketing and production teams to ensure smooth streaming and broadcast of tournaments.
• Manage prize pool distribution and post-tournament reporting.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the eSports industry and popular game titles.
• Foster a positive and engaging environment for players and the eSports community.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in organizing and directing eSports tournaments or similar competitive online gaming events.
• In-depth knowledge of popular eSports titles (e.g., League of Legends, Valorant, CS:GO, Dota 2) and their competitive scenes.
• Proficiency with tournament management platforms (e.g., Toornament, Challonge, Battlefy).
• Excellent understanding of competitive gaming rules, formats, and fair play principles.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse groups of players.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with live streaming platforms and broadcasting elements is a plus.

Benefits

• This fully remote contractor position offers a competitive rate and the flexibility to manage your own schedule.
• You will have the opportunity to work on exciting eSports events, collaborate with a passionate global community, and gain valuable experience in the rapidly growing world of competitive gaming.
• Join a forward-thinking organization and be instrumental in shaping the future of eSports tournaments, all from the convenience of your remote workspace.