Remote E-sports Tournament Director

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Performance bonuses

Access to gaming technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote E-sports Tournament Director to manage online gaming tournaments for a global audience. You will develop rules, plan events, and oversee live execution, acting as the central contact for players and staff while ensuring fair play and engaging experiences.

You will coordinate with production and streaming teams to deliver quality broadcasts, analyze data for improvements, and drive operational efficiency in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing esports tournaments or similar competitive online events.
• Deep understanding of popular esports titles and competitive scenes.
• Proficiency with esports tournament management software and platforms (e.g., Challonge, Battlefy).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct online esports tournaments across game titles and platforms.
• Develop and enforce tournament rules, regulations, and code of conduct.
• Manage brackets, scheduling, and live administration using relevant platforms.
• Serve as primary point of contact for players, addressing inquiries and resolving disputes.
• Coordinate with streaming and production teams to ensure high-quality broadcasts.

Skills

Tournament management

Esports knowledge

Online platforms

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Challonge

Battlefy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and tech-savvy Remote E-sports Tournament Director to manage and execute online gaming tournaments for a global audience. This role is critical for ensuring seamless tournament operations, from initial planning and rule set development to live event execution and post-tournament analysis. You will be the central point of contact for players, administrators, and stakeholders, ensuring fair play and an engaging experience for all participants. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere while shaping the future of competitive online gaming within our client's vibrant e-sports division.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct online e-sports tournaments across various game titles and platforms.
• Develop and enforce comprehensive tournament rules, regulations, and code of conduct.
• Manage tournament brackets, scheduling, and live administration using relevant e-sports platforms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for players, addressing inquiries and resolving disputes promptly and fairly.
• Coordinate with streaming and production teams to ensure high-quality broadcasts of tournament matches.
• Analyze tournament data to identify areas for improvement in future events and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in managing or directing e-sports tournaments or similar competitive online events.
• Deep understanding of popular e-sports titles, their gameplay mechanics, and competitive scenes.
• Proficiency with e-sports tournament management software and platforms (e.g., Challonge, Battlefy).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of the growing e-sports industry.
• Access to cutting-edge gaming technology and platforms.
• Collaborative and passionate team environment focused on innovation and gaming excellence.