Job Description

We are looking for an Esports Product Lead for our client, a leading video game developer, publisher, and esports tournament organizer. Their Esports team is focused on delivering amazing fan experiences through global events and regional competitions.

This role is focused on building the esports scene for an upcoming 2D fighting game. Given the community-run nature of the fighting game scene, this role will partner directly with those communities to supercharge the tournament experience.

Responsibilities:

Oversee Esports Operations : Manage the planning, execution, and evaluation of esports initiatives, including setting goals, overseeing budgets, and delivering insightful reports on performance metrics.

Ecosystem Collaboration : Collaborate with fighting game tournament organizers, team owners, and pros.

Align Competitive and Game Experiences : Work closely with publishing and game development teams to seamlessly integrate major game moments with the competitive ecosystem.

Champion Player Recognition : Partner with content, social, and influencer teams to spotlight standout players, fostering fandom and community growth around rising superstars.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in esports product management or tournament management.
• Deep knowledge of the fighting game community (FGC)
• Experience in partnership development and community management
• Experience building new initiatives/products from the ground up
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver clear communications in 1-to-many settings
• Ability to negotiate and accomplish deals with tournament organizers, production companies, broadcasters

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience launching new games.
• Experience working with the fighting game community around the world, especially Europe and Japan.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees of Bee Talent Solutions. The Company makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive data while employed by us and while on assignment at a customer of ours
• Communication with others, including employees and third parties such as vendors, customers (including their employees), and/or players, including minors
• Accessing our or our customer’s assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players, employees, and temporary workers

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization and within the organization of any customer to whom you may be assigned while employed by us. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

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