Remote Esports Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 958,000 - 1,437,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Remote Esports Manager to lead a growing esports division. You will recruit and mentor teams, organize tournaments, and foster a thriving online community from anywhere.

This role requires deep competitive gaming knowledge, strong organization, and a proven ability to lead virtual teams and projects. You'll manage budgets, build partnerships with developers and sponsors, and craft content for social platforms to promote esports initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in esports management or tournament/team management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and coordinate virtual events.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, and mentor professional esports players and teams.
• Organize online and offline esports tournaments and events.
• Grow the esports community and fan base through targeted strategies.
• Manage budgets for esports operations and prize pools.
• Build relationships with developers, publishers, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Create engaging content for social media, streaming platforms, and channels.

Skills

Esports management

Tournament organization

Team management

Remote team management

Marketing & community building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and dynamic Remote Esports Manager to lead their expanding esports division. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to manage teams, tournaments, and community engagement from anywhere. You will be responsible for recruiting and managing professional esports teams, organizing competitive events, fostering a thriving online community, and developing strategic partnerships within the esports ecosystem. This role is ideal for an individual with a deep understanding of competitive gaming, strong organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage virtual teams and projects effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, and mentor professional esports players and teams.
• Organize and execute online and offline esports tournaments and events.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the esports community and fan base.
• Manage budgets for esports operations, including team expenses and tournament prize pools.
• Build and maintain relationships with game developers, publishers, sponsors, and other esports stakeholders.
• Create engaging content for social media, streaming platforms, and other channels to promote esports initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in esports management, tournament organization, or team management.
• In-depth knowledge of popular esports titles, the competitive scene, and industry trends.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and coordinate complex virtual events.
• Strong understanding of marketing, community building, and social media strategies within the gaming context.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and the advantages of fully remote work.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of the rapidly growing esports industry.
• Build and manage teams that compete at the highest levels.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual work environment.
• Support for professional growth and development in the esports sector.