Esports Tournament Organizer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Flexible remote working

Esports industry experience

Community engagement opportunities

Portfolio building in esports event mg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Esports Tournament Organizer to design, plan, and execute online and hybrid tournaments from a fully remote setup.

You will manage tournament structures, rulesets, schedules, and communications, coordinating casters and streams to ensure smooth broadcasts and on-time prize distributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and managing esports tournaments.
• Strong knowledge of popular esports titles and competitive scenes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Familiarity with tournament platforms and streaming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute online and hybrid esports tournaments from start to finish.
• Develop comprehensive tournament rulesets, schedules, and bracket management systems.
• Communicate effectively with players, teams, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Liaise with casters, production crew, and streaming platforms for high-quality broadcasts.
• Manage prize pools, financials, and post-event reporting.

Skills

Tournament management

Esports knowledge

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Streaming platforms familiarity

Tools

Tournament platforms

Streaming technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and passionate Esports Tournament Organizer to design, plan, and execute online and hybrid esports tournaments. This fully remote role requires meticulous attention to detail, a deep understanding of the esports landscape, and the ability to manage complex logistics across multiple games and platforms. You will be responsible for everything from setting up tournament structures and rulesets to managing player communications and ensuring smooth broadcast operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the rapidly growing world of competitive gaming.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute online and hybrid esports tournaments from start to finish.
• Develop comprehensive tournament rulesets, schedules, and bracket management systems.
• Communicate effectively with players, teams, and stakeholders throughout the tournament lifecycle.
• Liaise with casters, production crew, and streaming platforms to ensure high-quality broadcasts.
• Manage prize pools, financial aspects of tournaments, and post-event reporting.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in organizing and managing esports tournaments.
• Strong knowledge of various popular esports titles and their competitive scenes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Familiarity with tournament platforms and streaming technologies is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate based on experience and project scope.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Gain valuable experience in the booming esports industry.
• Opportunity to shape competitive gaming events and connect with the community.
• Build a strong portfolio in esports event management.