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A world renowned gaming studio is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Associate Esports Producer to assist in executing the AAA game esports program including events, broadcasts, marketing and communication, and more at a high quality bar. Crucial to the task is the ability to work and manage logistics cross-team with other parts of the Xbox organization and external partners, including:

  • Marketing
  • PR
  • Game Production Teams
  • External tournament organizers (esports)
  • External suppliers

This position demands a strong mix of communications and planning skills, as well as industry experience. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of project management with a steady progression of increased responsibility and impact.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside teams to establish schedule and scope of programs and initiatives
  • Track deliverables and schedules across multiple teams and projects including events
  • Provide regular status updates to relevant teams and stakeholders
  • Identify risks in advance and drive towards successful mitigation/resolution
  • Establish sustainable processes to drive the success of projects and teams
  • Supporting globally prioritized initiative around the world by coordinating with internal and external partners
  • Support partner tournament organizers with various projects that could include: shipping of technical equipment & physical assets, ordering/distribution of promotional items, and on-site support.
  • Travel for event pre and show dates and could include weekends and international destinations.

Skills & Experience

  • Solid project management experience and organizational skills including the ability to set and drive requirements across multiple functional areas
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are required
  • Strong technical understanding, and preferably usage, of the Microsoft ecosystem including Windows, Office, Skype, Xbox and others
  • Collaboration and cross team partnerships. Self-motivated and directed person, requiring minimal supervision for successful assignment completion
  • Familiarity with Xbox and tournament-related tech
  • Familiarity with various esports leagues, structures, and formats

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum three years of project management experience in a business or hi-tech industry
  • Project Management experience with budgets, teams and complex schedules
  • Experience in esports preferred