RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the overall global strategy for Overwatch eSports.
• Manage all aspects of Overwatch eSports from production and broadcast to partner negotiations.
• Oversee all large-scale events, production and promotions, broadcasting operations, sponsor relationships, league management, team and player interface, and P&L for Overwatch eSports globally.
• Drive consistent branding across all Overwatch eSports initiatives and manage appropriate messaging across various media and communication channels.
• Expand and grow a team focused on raising Overwatch eSports to global prominence.

REQUIREMENTS

• You have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in entertainment media, sports consulting, sports management, sports marketing, and / or large-scale event production
• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing teams with global responsibility
• You have extensive experience in competitive gaming or traditional sports
• You are a strategic thinker with strong leadership, management, and communication skills
• You love challenges and are used to wearing multiple hats
• You are a results-oriented individual who has no problem rolling up their sleeves and getting to work and doesn’t need directions to get the job done
• You work quickly but never compromise on quality
• You are a fanatic: whether it’s getting up at 5:00 AM to watch Spurs v. Arsenal, DVRing every NFL game so you don’t miss a play, easily explaining a 4 Gate to a noob, or reviewing the Hearthstone World Championship winner’s decklists for your run to Legend…you eat, sleep and breathe both traditional sports and eSports
• You are a networker, capable of using your sharp written and verbal communications skills to effectively work and negotiate with internal and external partners and sponsors

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
• Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
• What games you are currently playing
• **Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.