Remote E-Sports Tournament Organizer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 343,000 - 915,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive project rate

Long-term engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized and passionate Remote E-Sports Tournament Organizer to join our client’s growing digital entertainment team. You will plan, execute, and manage online tournaments across popular titles from your home.

You will coordinate brackets, players, casters, and streams, produce post-tournament reports, and stay ahead of industry trends. This remote role offers flexible hours and project-based pay for global events.

Qualifications

• : Proven experience in organizing online gaming tournaments.
• : Knowledge of popular e-sports titles.
• : Familiarity with tournament platforms (Challonge, Battlefy, Toornament).
• : Excellent communication and remote collaboration.
• : Ability to work non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• : Plan, organize, and execute online e-sports tournaments from inception to completion.
• : Develop tournament formats, rules, and schedules for various game titles.
• : Manage player registrations, team formations, and bracket progression.
• : Coordinate with game developers, platform providers, and streaming partners to ensure seamless tournament operations.
• : Liaise with casters, hosts, and production crews to deliver high-quality broadcasts.
• : Monitor live events, troubleshoot any technical issues that arise, and ensure fair play.
• : Communicate effectively with players, teams, and the community throughout the tournament lifecycle.
• : Develop post-tournament reports, including statistics, performance analysis, and feedback.
• : Stay current with trends and developments in the e-sports industry and identify new opportunities for tournament growth.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Challonge

Battlefy

Toornament

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding digital entertainment company, is seeking a highly organized and passionate Remote E-Sports Tournament Organizer to join their innovative team. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and management of online e-sports tournaments across various popular game titles. This includes managing brackets, coordinating with players and casters, ensuring smooth gameplay, and delivering an exceptional viewing experience for online audiences. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the e-sports ecosystem, excellent project management skills, and a flair for creating engaging competitive events. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of competitive gaming from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute online e-sports tournaments from inception to completion.
• Develop tournament formats, rules, and schedules for various game titles.
• Manage player registrations, team formations, and bracket progression.
• Coordinate with game developers, platform providers, and streaming partners to ensure seamless tournament operations.
• Liaise with casters, hosts, and production crews to deliver high-quality broadcasts.
• Monitor live events, troubleshoot any technical issues that arise, and ensure fair play.
• Communicate effectively with players, teams, and the community throughout the tournament lifecycle.
• Develop post-tournament reports, including statistics, performance analysis, and feedback.
• Stay current with trends and developments in the e-sports industry and identify new opportunities for tournament growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience in organizing and managing online gaming tournaments or e-sports events.
• In-depth knowledge of popular e-sports titles (e.g., League of Legends, Dota 2, CS:GO, Valorant).
• Familiarity with tournament management platforms and software (e.g., Challonge, Battlefy, Toornament).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• A passion for e-sports and a keen understanding of competitive gaming culture.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate global tournament schedules.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Competitive contract rate, paid on a project basis.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking e-sports organization.
• Gain valuable experience in the rapidly growing e-sports industry.
• Potential for ongoing projects and long-term engagement based on performance.