EVENTS COORDINATION INTERN
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Paid Internship; Full time, 40 hrs/week
Time Frame: 15 weeks; September 4 - December 18
The Pittsburgh Knights are the officially recognized esports team of Pittsburgh. Our mission is to carry on the tradition of Pittsburgh sports by playing with grit, intelligence, integrity, and teamwork; that is just as true for our staff as it is for our players. Since launching in December 2017, we have quickly grown to represent over 30 players in 6 different titles with staff and talent from around the world - and we’re just getting started. In December 2018 we announced our partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers and our operations are currently being incubated in their facilities. In June 2019, Wiz Khalifa came on board as a strategic partner. As a member of our team, you will get to see first hand how a top tier gaming organization operates. Join our global company to learn about events management and tournament organization inside a growing sports and technology startup.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with developing and marketing online tournaments
- Assist with tournament administration
- Facilitate communication between marketing, facilities, and events production teams
- Help plan events
- Engage with local esports and gaming community
- Help plan and execute live events and LAN tournaments
Requirements:
- Open to recent graduates
- Ability to work at Pittsburgh Knight’s office in Pittsburgh, PA
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with online tournament administration
- Streaming/broadcasting experience
- Esports tournament officiating experience preferred but not required.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to the email address attached to the Apply button.