Remote Lead, Global E-Sports Tournament Director

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Fully remote position

Health and wellness benefits

Access to cutting-edge technology and远

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead E-Sports Tournament Director to concept, plan and run complex global tournaments from a remote location. You will oversee structures, rulesets, schedules, and logistics, while coordinating with developers, publishers, and broadcast partners to deliver world-class events.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience, strong leadership, negotiating and problem-solving skills, and a deep knowledge of esports titles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of esports tournament organization and management.
• Deep knowledge of popular esports titles and competitive scenes.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership and remote team management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with esports broadcasting technologies and platforms.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute esports tournaments from qualifiers to live finals.
• Develop tournament structures, rulesets, and schedules for multiple titles.
• Manage all logistical aspects: platform setup, player registration, prize distribution.
• Coordinate with game developers, publishers, and broadcast partners.
• Recruit, train, and manage a global team of officials, casters, and production staff.
• Oversee creation and delivery of broadcast content for online and live events.
• Ensure adherence to competitive policies and title-specific rules.
• Manage budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and monitor expenditures.
• Liaise with marketing and communities to promote tournaments and grow viewership.
• Analyze performance data and feedback for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Esports knowledge

Remote work

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead E-Sports Tournament Director to concept, plan and run complex global tournaments from a remote location. You will oversee structures, rulesets, schedules, and logistics, while coordinating with developers, publishers, and broadcast partners to deliver world-class events.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience, strong leadership, negotiating and problem-solving skills, and a deep knowledge of esports titles.