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MTA is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and self-motivated individual to help execute our eSports projects and operations. The eSports Coordinator supports MTA’s eUnlimited™ Gaming brand and events. The eSports Coordinator will work with MTA’s marketing, public relations, and product management teams to support and execute eSports programs and initiatives. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, sponsors/partner relations, fundraising, recording meeting minutes, writing promotional material, coordinating with external tournament organizers, collecting both internal and external event reports, gathering community feedback, and general administrative tasks. The ideal candidate for this position is an avid gamer familiar with MTA’s eUnlimited™ Gaming events, and has experience in managing multiple initiatives at once in a fast-paced environment. This individual should be skilled at coordinating with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. Essential attributes include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to multitask and remain focused in high-pressure situations. In addition, the eSports Coordinator must be highly self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic about tournament and events organization. Fundraising experience is a bonus.

Specific Tasks:

  • Generate community buzz around MTA’s eUnlimited™ Gaming brand.
  • Maintain strong lines of communication with event organizers, partners, teams, and players.
  • Coordinate our participation in consumer, trade, and eSports events and conferences.
  • Explore opportunities to engage with potential partners/sponsors.
  • Support marketing with all aspects of event planning, promotion and execution.
  • Prepare announcements and press releases to highlight our eSports events and tournaments.
  • Manage day-to-day administrative tasks.
  • Provide timely updates on the status of our eSports programming, events and related initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience in eSports/sports league operations.
  • A passion for eSports and the eSports Community.
  • Familiar with competitive gaming, pro-gaming, ladders, and tournaments.
  • Organized, extremely detail-focused, and driven to consistently meet project deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understands resource limitations and able to communicate challenges.
  • Self-motivated and able to multitask effectively.
  • Able to work overtime and weekends, and able to travel in-state as needed.
  • Excellent communications skills in verbal and written English.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Expert organization, prioritization, communication and presentation skills.