Tournament Manager (Freelancer)

Overview:

The Tournament Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of esports tournaments, including planning, execution, and post-event wrap-up. This role demands a mix of strategic oversight and practical management within the dynamic landscape of esports.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Execution: Oversee all aspects of tournament organization from concept to final execution, ensuring flawless delivery.

Rulebook Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to write, maintain, and enforce comprehensive rulebooks, ensuring effective communication to all participants.

Staffing: Recruit, train, and manage event personnel across operations, refereeing, and technical support to guarantee full coverage.

Technical Coordination: Partner with technical teams to configure and maintain gaming equipment and network infrastructure for high-stakes competition.

Stage & Venue Planning: Direct venue setups—including floor plans, stage renders, and seating—to optimize the player/audience experience and guarantee fair play.

Doping Control: Enforce competitive integrity by implementing industry-standard doping control protocols.

Player Communication: Act as the primary liaison for players and teams regarding rules, schedules, and tournament updates.

Conflict Resolution: Resolve disputes, player issues, and unexpected operational challenges with diplomacy and efficiency.

Prize Money Distribution: Manage the accurate, timely payout of prize pools in compliance with rules and contractual obligations.

Feedback & Reporting: Gather and analyze post-event feedback from stakeholders to continually improve future tournaments.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must-Have

Esports Experience: Minimum 3 years of online gaming administration at a professional or semi-professional level, plus hands-on experience running offline tournaments.

Game Knowledge: Deep understanding of the esports landscape and strong knowledge of the Counter-Strike ecosystem.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Interpersonal & Teamwork: Great people skills with a team-first mindset and strong dispute-handling ability.

Execution & Pressure: Exceptional organizational skills to multitask, maintain high attention to detail, and perform under pressure.

Nice-to-Have

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and experience managing Counter-Strike servers.

Tier 1 Experience: Prior refereeing experience at Tier 1 Counter-Strike events.