Remote E-sports Tournament Organizer & Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 849,000 - 1,404,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Exposure to major game titles and big‑

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized E-sports Tournament Organizer & Manager to plan, schedule, and execute online tournaments across popular titles. You will liaise with players, teams, sponsors, and publishers to ensure smooth operations from registration to broadcasting and prize distribution.

This fully remote role supports a global audience and a multinational team, requiring excellent project management, clear communication, and the ability to work independently across time zones.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in organizing and managing e-sports tournaments or large-scale online gaming events.
• Deep understanding of various e-sports titles, their competitive scenes, and common tournament formats.
• Proficiency with tournament management software and platforms.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute online e-sports tournaments from inception to completion.
• Manage tournament platforms, ensuring smooth gameplay and accurate results tracking.
• Communicate effectively with participants, providing clear rules, updates, and support throughout the tournament.
• Coordinate with marketing and broadcast teams to ensure high-quality streaming and engagement.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with game publishers and potential sponsors.
• Oversee prize pool distribution and ensure timely and accurate payouts to winners.

Skills

Tournament management

Communication

Remote work

Project management

Tools

Tournament management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and passionate E-sports Tournament Organizer & Manager to join their fully remote team. This individual will be responsible for the planning, execution, and management of online e-sports tournaments for various popular game titles. You will liaise with players, teams, sponsors, and game publishers to ensure seamless tournament operations, from registration and scheduling to broadcasting and prize distribution. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the competitive gaming landscape and deliver top-tier e-sports experiences to a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute online e-sports tournaments from inception to completion.
• Manage tournament platforms, ensuring smooth gameplay and accurate results tracking.
• Communicate effectively with participants, providing clear rules, updates, and support throughout the tournament.
• Coordinate with marketing and broadcast teams to ensure high-quality streaming and engagement.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with game publishers and potential sponsors.
• Oversee prize pool distribution and ensure timely and accurate payouts to winners.

Requirements

• Proven experience in organizing and managing e-sports tournaments or large-scale online gaming events.
• Deep understanding of various e-sports titles, their competitive scenes, and common tournament formats.
• Proficiency with tournament management software and platforms.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• A passion for competitive gaming and a strong understanding of the e-sports ecosystem.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of the rapidly growing e-sports industry.
• Collaborate with a passionate and dynamic international team.
• Exposure to major game titles, sponsors, and professional players.