Director - eSports - India

DIRECTOR ESPORTS - INDIA

Large family office of a UNHWI philanthropist and entrepreneur who has made his fortune through property investments and various technology businesses in ecommerce. Group invests in a number of innovative Robotics, AI and Biotech companies through his investment in robotics-focused venture studio, Rewired. Group recently also acquired an eSports team which we see as a major investment into the future of sport and entertainment.

We are seeking to fill the role of Regional (India) eSport Director.

Objectives

- Build Team Vitalitys brand in India and SE Asia

- Organize and administer Team Vitalitys India-based Team Vitality Academy for young and aspiring talent

- The successful candidate will work with an internal team of gaming, web, social and SEO as well as will work with external PR agency to develop a strategy that takes into consideration the following:

1. Develop a 12-month strategy for Team Vitality, broken down into quarterly phases that ensure quick wins are covered in months 1 to 3.

2. The strategy must include the development of suggested initiatives that enable us to promote awareness of Vitality and its owners without overexposing them to the media.

3. The strategy must consider that Vitality has had very limited exposure to the media to date.

4. Develop local sponsorship and promotional campaign relationships

5. Oversee community management and fan engagement in India and SE Asia

6. Manage and administer player scouting and identification in the region Requirements

- You will be an impassioned gamer/eSport enthusiast, a tech savvy Content marketing and communications expert, preferably with a strong network, especially amongst online, broadcast and technology media.

- Experience managing multiple external support agencies across marketing, PR, SEO and content disciplines will be a strength, underpinned by a strategy that you will create.

- You will also have the ability to create your own content, make and manage smart social media contributions and generate interest swiftly amongst national and international media.

- High-level thinkers who also have a penchant for keeping track of details are ideal candidates for this job. You must be standout idea generators and problem solvers with excellent communication and organizational skills.

- You must have the analytical abilities necessary to gather key business and user insights, and apply their strategic planning skills to create a long-term vision for the content thats generated.

- Project management experience will be a plus to develop projects and keep projects on track and within budget.

- Other desirable traits include the ability to compellingly communicate a brands story, and a design sensibility to envision how content will be presented or distributed in formats other than text-based articles, such as infographics or multimedia presentations.

- The role would suit someone robust and dynamic with 3+ years experience in eSports and Marketing & Communication.