Job Location: Pittsburgh USA, or Remote
Employment Type: Internship
Esports Intern
The global esports market generated over $1 billion in annual revenues in 2021; that?s a 50% increase from last year, driven primarily from sponsorships and advertising to an estimated global audience of 600 million fans. Creating competition and community is all part of our game plan?and we?re just getting started building the future of gaming!
Who are we? We are the Knights, a pro esports team and gaming lifestyle brand that develops innovative events and products to inspire competition and create community. Founded in 2017, the Knights is forging a new path in disrupting the current esports industry landscape by using data to help drive business success. By championing our values of excellence, sportsmanship, and a fighting spirit, the Knights strive to thrive and transform into a recognized category leader.
The Opportunity:
The Knights is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as an Esports Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the exciting and rapidly growing world of esports. As an intern, you will work closely with our dedicated esports team to support various aspects of our esports initiatives.
Why choose Pittsburgh Knights
We're dedicated to our work, our company, our clients, and the most fun of all, Gaming! If you are searching for a position with an up-and-coming company that will expose you to more opportunities than you can imagine while working in a fast-paced gaming environment then you have successfully found the right place!
Make an impact through your work on real projects and involvement in the gaming community.
Daily Responsibilities:
Support the planning and execution of esports events, tournaments, and competitions.
Assist with social media management, including creating engaging content, monitoring online communities, and interacting with fans.
Conduct research on current esports trends, game updates, and industry developments to help inform strategies.
Collaborate with the content team to create and edit video content for our esports channels.
Provide administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, and maintaining databases.
Assist in managing relationships with players, teams, sponsors, and other partners.
Contribute to the coordination of team logistics, including travel arrangements and accommodations.
Perform other tasks as assigned to support the overall success of our esports initiatives.