BACKGROUND

BLAST is a global esports media network delivering world-class entertainment experiences. In 2020, BLAST saw over 146 million views and 1.5 billion minutes of content consumed across its platforms while expanding its product offering to bring over 500 hours of world-class esports to fans in multiple formats including popular titles CS:GO, VALORANT and DOTA 2.

The esports entertainment company has over 1 million subscribers and followers and is enjoyed in over 150 territories. BLAST creates new technology, production, content and platforms in partnership with leading brands, broadcasters and communities across the globe.

BLAST Premier is the jewel in the company’s crown and a leading worldwide Counter-Strike tournament where the best teams and brightest stars go head-to-head for a $2.47m prize pool.

THE ROLE

BLAST is looking to hire a Tournament Operations Assistant whose main responsibility is to help  the Tournament Operations Manager with the day to day running of BLAST Premier. As BLAST Premier grows during 2022 and onwards the support from the Tournament Operations Assistant is of key importance to help us streamline our workflows and order to take our events to the next level. Responsibilities:

• Senior Tournament Referee at all BLAST Premier events

• Assist the Tournament Operations Manager on rulebooks and integrity policies for Premier

• Assist the Tournament Operations Manager in hiring freelance Tournament Admins

• Assist the Tournament Operations Manager with an overview of all equipment required to deliver Tournament Ops during BLAST Premier events. (including but not limited to inventory management and upgrades suggestions)

• Assist the Tournament Operations Manager with team relations on tournament operations before, during and after BLAST Premier events (Including but not limited to refereeing, seeding and config collection)

• Lead the Tournament Operations for all BLAST Premier Showdown Qualifiers

• Lead the planning, management and delivery of all team practice room and Bootcamp setups

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of CSGO including servers 

• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills

• Positive, proactive and friendly attitude

• Ability to meet deadlines

• The enthusiasm, passion and team ethic to ensure a successful delivery as an individual or as part of a team

• Confidence to bring your experience and ability to the team

WHAT WE OFFER

A unique opportunity to work with a new esports organisation that has already achieved success and to be part of its growing creative talent pool

A positive, flexible working environment.

Working alongside a fantastic team whose background lies in a variety of fields across sport and entertainment.