Senior Esports Tournament Organizer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Fully remote with flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Esports Tournament Organizer to lead end-to-end planning and execution of multiple tournaments from a fully remote home office. You will shape formats, rules, and scheduling while collaborating with developers, sponsors and broadcast partners to deliver engaging events.

The role requires 5+ years in esports tournament organization, strong project leadership, and budgetary discipline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in esports tournament organization or event management.
• Deep understanding of the esports ecosystem, games and structures.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budget management and financial tracking for events.
• Proficiency with tournament management platforms and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of multiple esports tournaments within budgets.
• Develop tournament formats, rulesets and scheduling across titles.
• Liaise with publishers/developers to secure licenses and ensure compliance.
• Manage sponsor relationships and maximize partnership value.
• Coordinate with production teams for high‑quality broadcast operations.
• Oversee player registration, communication and support throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Esports management

Event management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and innovative Senior Esports Tournament Organizer to join their fully remote team. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and management of competitive esports tournaments, from conception to completion. You will work closely with game developers, sponsors, players, and broadcast partners to deliver world-class events that captivate audiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned esports professional to make a significant impact in a fast-growing industry, driving engagement and shaping the competitive landscape, all from the convenience of their home office, contributing to a forward-thinking organization that embraces digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of multiple esports tournaments, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Develop tournament formats, rulesets, and scheduling, considering various game titles and platforms.
• Liaise with game publishers and developers to secure licenses and ensure adherence to game-specific regulations.
• Manage relationships with sponsors, ensuring deliverables are met and maximizing partnership value.
• Coordinate with production teams for broadcast operations, ensuring a high-quality viewing experience for online audiences.
• Oversee player registration, communication, and support throughout the tournament lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in esports tournament organization or event management within the gaming industry.
• Deep understanding of the esports ecosystem , popular game titles, and competitive structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in tournament management platforms and software.
• Experience with budget management and financial tracking for events.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities to attend major gaming events and conventions.
• Professional development support and access to industry training.
• A vibrant and collaborative online team culture passionate about gaming.