Broadcast Producer

The world of esports is growing and so are we!

We are looking for a temporary Broadcast Producer (freelancer / contractor) with strong esports and production experience to join us in shaping the journey of esports.  We are interested in people who share our passion for gaming, who bring their unique capability, flair, and desire to the collaboration table. We believe that your attributes can make a difference in shaping our future, make it happen and learn and develop from start to finish.

At ESL Gaming, we bring moments of magic and provide thrills to hundreds of millions of people, every single day. We pride ourselves in having enabled and empowered the global esports industry for more than two decades, aligned with our core mission “Creating a World Where Everybody Can Be Somebody”. Our passion, craft and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, heroes, as well as through our people, and culture. This is one of many reasons why ESL is a magical workplace, where anything is possible, and where you will thrive and experience a game-changing career.

Who should apply?

First and foremost, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive equal opportunity environment for all candidates who should be encouraged and empowered to apply for this position. We have a set of values that we live by and hope you share:

• Passion most desirable attribute: you are a passionate gamer or love the gaming and esports environment. To be given the opportunity to work with ESL and our flagship products DreamHack Festivals, ESL Pro Tour, Intel® Extreme Masters, ESL Mobile, and many more, is something you want to be associated with as an employer of choice.
• Impact: As a person, you are one of the ‘go to’ guys who enjoy coming up with new ideas and putting it to action. Being strategic and hands-on at the same time comes naturally to you as you thrive in chaos creating calm to others in the storm.
• Curiosity: You see the big picture and come up with general solutions if you see the need for them.
• Agility: is one of your core strengths, you enjoy cross collaboration with people across the company, stakeholders, publishers, communicating, explaining, implementing, and improving your ideas towards the gaming community.
• Team Geist: you like to work in a team and help everybody to achieve their goals.

Are you ready for a Game-Changing Career Experience?

As a Broadcast Producer @ESL, you will be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in gaming. Our hierarchies are flat, and your ideas and opinions are constantly in demand. Each day will be met with complex and challenging tasks we are going to solve together. Quick decision making allows us to create competitive ecosystems which shape and define the nature of the esports market. We value team chemistry and teamwork above anything else, creating a friendly and fast paced work environment.

As a Broadcast Producer, you will be part of our Global Production and Operations team that plans and organizes the production of our live or taped, studio or event broadcasts. You will work with the sales team to develop compelling ideas for client pitches, and then execute that vision once the client is on board. You will lead the process of live broadcast production. You will develop content, graphics, and workflows that result in professional and innovative esports broadcasts. Your creative insight during the entire sales cycle will be critical in the acquisition and retention of new and existing clients.

What you’ll do:

• Guide and manage a team during the pre-, during-, and post-production of our programming events and projects
• Create and guide exciting, topical, and on-point story-driven narratives for broadcast and recorded content
• Lead the content creation plans and processes to support optimization and improvement of our event execution
• Oversee daily production needs including scheduling and coordinating studio time, remote recordings, and distributing & archiving visuals
• Successfully collaborate with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines, anticipating both business and customer needs and priorities
• Perform quality assurance by reviewing and updating documentation for accuracy, and consistency in voice, tone, and messaging

What you need:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar position
• An understanding of technical issues related to TV production
• A strong creative mind and vision for developing new ways to tell exciting stories
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in the English language, both spoken and written
• Strong understanding of the competitive esports industry and its events
• Ability to work under time pressure and remain calm in challenging situations

Application information

Do you feel ready for the challenge of working at ESL? Join us for a game-changing career where we will be shaping the journey of esports together with diversity and inclusion. We encourage you to apply by filling in our application form including your earliest starting date and your desired salary.

Please apply by adding the requested documents CV or your cover letter in English language and preferably in PDF format.

Our Recruitment Process – What to expect?

Our recruitment team is committed to carefully reviewing and evaluating your application for this role. We will look at your past studies, work experience, passion, and your personal relationship with games and the relevant fit for the job you applied for. You can expect to be invited for an interview if successful or receive email notification feedback if you didn’t qualify at this point of time.

About us:

ESL Gaming is the world's leading esports company. For more than two decades, we have been shaping the industry and leading esports and gaming innovation globally across the most popular video games, creating a comprehensive ecosystem with opportunities for players to go from zero to hero, and for fans to witness the best stories esports has to offer. Our portfolio consists of high-profile products such as the DreamHack Festivals, ESL Pro Tour, Intel® Extreme Masters, ESL Mobile, and many more, ranging from grassroots to global elite competitions. ESL Gaming is part of ESL Faceit Group. More information is available at about.eslgaming.com.

ESL Gaming is an equal opportunity employer. We are creating a world where everybody can be somebody. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.