Missions
01
Define and lead the esports strategy for a club or organization
02
Recruit, manage, and support professional players
03
Organize participation in esports competitions and tournaments
04
Develop commercial partnerships and sponsor activations
05
Manage esports communication and community on social media
Career evolution
CEO of an esports organization
Esports Operations Director of a sports club
Founder of an esports team or organization
Gaming Strategy Director for a publisher
Job outlook
Esports sector experiencing exponential growth worldwide
Rapid professionalization of the esports industry
Increasing integration of esports into traditional sports clubs
New business models around streaming and content
Skills
In-depth knowledge of the esports and gaming ecosystemTeam management and talent management skillsProficiency in streaming and content production toolsNegotiation and business development abilitiesDigital culture and social media expertise (Twitch, Discord, YouTube)
Education
Bachelor's to Master's degree in Sports Management, Digital Marketing, or Esports
Master's in sports management, MBA specializing in esports and gaming, or specialized training (Gaming Campus, Game Academy). Significant experience in the esports ecosystem is essential.
Workplaces
Professional esports organizations (Team Vitality, Karmine Corp)
Esports divisions of traditional sports clubs
Video game publishers (Riot Games, Electronic Arts)
Agencies specializing in esports and gaming
Tournament and esports event organizers
Salary
2,800€/mois5,500€/mois
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