Remote Esports Talent Scout & Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Bonuses for successful signings

Professional development

Industry events access

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Remote E-sports Scout and Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will identify and evaluate top esports players across titles, and help build competitive rosters from anywhere.

The role requires deep knowledge of pro circuits, strong analytics, and extensive networking. You will collaborate with team managers, negotiate terms, and report on market trends while staying connected to global tournaments.

Qualifications

• Experience in scouting or recruitment within esports or competitive gaming.

Responsibilities

• Scout and identify promising e-sports talent across multiple game titles.
• Analyze player performance data, gameplay mechanics, and strategic aptitude to assess potential.
• Conduct in-depth player evaluations through observation, data analysis, and interviews.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of potential recruits and track their progress.
• Network extensively within the e-sports community, attending tournaments (virtually or in-person), engaging on platforms like Twitch and Discord, and building relationships with players and coaches.
• Collaborate with team managers and coaches to understand team needs and identify players who fit the team's culture and playstyle.
• Negotiate contract terms and facilitate the onboarding process for new player signings.
• Stay informed about the latest trends, meta shifts, and emerging talent within the global e-sports landscape.
• Provide regular reports on scouting activities, player assessments, and market intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of scouting methodologies and talent evaluation criteria.

Skills

Esports scouting

Player analytics

Networking in gaming

Recruitment

Contract negotiation

Remote work

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Discord

Slack

Databases

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Remote E-sports Scout and Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will identify and evaluate top esports players across titles, and help build competitive rosters from anywhere.

The role requires deep knowledge of pro circuits, strong analytics, and extensive networking. You will collaborate with team managers, negotiate terms, and report on market trends while staying connected to global tournaments.