Esports Manager- Honor of Kings

1 Month ago • 5 Years +
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Esports Manager for Honor of Kings, 5+ yrs experience in esports & game publishing, bilingual (English, Mandarin), travel required.

Responsibilities:

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.
Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.
Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world.
We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Esports Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product/project management, coupled with extensive experience in the esports and/or game operation. This role will be pivotal in designing and executing esports tournaments and its ecosystem, particularly for Honor of Kings.

Key Responsibilities:
Esports Tournament Management: Lead the design and execution of the Honor of Kings tournament system, overseeing all aspects from planning to delivery and report.
Broadcast Production: Work closely with third-party companies and partners to manage and implement both online and offline production for regional broadcasts.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with regional and global esports teams, as well as regional operations teams, to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure the success of esports programs over time.
Event Support: Frequently travel to pilot and/or support regional tournaments, ensuring all aspects run smoothly.
Technical Coordination: Provide technical support for tournaments by collaborating with internal development teams and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
Quality Improvement: Continuously strive to enhance the quality of esports products, optimizing resource allocation for the best returns.
 

Requirements:



Esports and gaming enthusiast: with a particular passion for MOBA games and specifically, Honor of Kings
Esports Ecosystem Knowledge: A deep understanding of various esports ecosystems, with a particular passion for MOBA games.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Product/Project Management, Marketing, Television, Media, Advertising, or a related field. Equivalent experience in these fields is also acceptable.
Industry Experience: At least 5 years of experience working in the esports or game publishing industry, with a proven track record in managing large-scale esports projects.
Bilingual Proficiency: Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese is must.
Travel Availability: Willingness and ability to travel frequently for tournament support.
Strategic Thinking: Strong autonomous business acumen and strategic thinking abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Organizational Excellence: Impeccable organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities, with an emphasis on handling confidential matters with discretion.
Bonus Qualifications:
Multi-language skill : Besides English and Chinese, any other fluent language skill is welcomed.
Cultural Adaptability: Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment, with strong people management skills.

About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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