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Associate Esports Broadcast and Production Manager, Hearthstone
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Irvine, CA, United States
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Company is seeking an experienced esports broadcast and production manager with a proven track record of producing live broadcasts at world class levels. The ideal candidate is a master in the execution of complex, highly engaging live event coverage for a global audience and crafting dramatic stories from competition. This person has a proven track record of contributing ideas that help create successful broadcast events, anticipating business needs and implementing solutions across the organization.
This person must have experience working with international teams and top notch motivational skills. They must be able to produce epic experiences for our fans and players while still working within budget and time constraints. They’re ready to bring their production savvy and adaptability to the changing goals and objectives of the fast-paced esports industry. This person is highly organized, extremely detail-oriented and adept at operating in high stress environments like live TV.
Responsibilities
• Plan, produce and manage execution of broadcast production efforts for Hearthstone esports including live events, weekly shows, etc. • Develop compelling stories and scripts to capture the adventure and excitement of competitive Hearthstone play
• Maintain broad view of competitive scene, update story lines and scripts based on the evolving meta and seasonal play
• Create and maintain schedules for pre-production and production, ensuring proper resources and all contingencies are planned for
• Demonstrate ownership, act as creative force and idea machine behind planned events in order to always deliver a world class experience for our community
• Oversee the execution of day to day operations and upkeep for developed esports broadcast programs
• Meet and exceed agreed upon key performance indicators for each event
• Develop and distribute management level reports in support of business reviews
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in producing live event coverage in a broadcast or streaming environment
• Strategic thinker with a strong vision of how to shape broadcast and streaming events
• Prior event, and / or tournament production, organization, and budgeting experience
• Familiarity with Hearthstone, the community and competitive scene
• Available for extensive travel, including international travel
• Possess excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills; superior communication skills
• Able to interface effectively with both gamers and business people
• Able to organize thoughts and make decisions under time constraints and a full work load
• Experience working effectively in a team environment with global team members
Pluses
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical and logistical aspects of broadcasting content and live event production
• Understanding of studio broadcast facilities, related technologies and equipment
• Familiarity with the technical requirements for streaming live events
• Active participant or robust knowledge of the Blizzard esports communities
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Blizzard universes, including Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm
Required Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter