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KRAFTON

Develops and publishes cross-platform games

East Esports Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSeoul, South KoreaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Business-level English proficiency sufficient for meetings, partner discussions, email, and other work communications.
  • Basic understanding of the esports or gaming industry, including tournament and league operations and ecosystem stakeholders.
  • Project management capability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to organize data and prepare reports.
  • Ability to prioritize independently and execute through completion while coordinating across countries, time zones, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Build esports ecosystems in emerging APAC markets, particularly Indonesia and India, by planning league and tournament formats from the ground up in collaboration with local publishers and partners.
  • Identify and develop local professional teams and expand fan communities through community and influencer engagement.
  • Manage esports operations across Asian regions, including recurring leagues and collaboration with local partners and broadcasters.
  • Manage tournament schedules, budgets, and performance metrics, and report to headquarters.
  • Develop regional strategies and support their execution based on market maturity and regional priorities.
  • Support connections between East-region performance and global tournaments such as PGS and PGC.
  • Build relationships and coordinate collaboration with local partners, publishers, and professional teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate professionally with partners in at least one of Indonesian, Hindi, Vietnamese, or Thai.
  • Experience in the gaming or esports industry.
  • Experience collaborating with overseas partners or agencies and handling contract work.
  • Proficiency using generative AI tools to improve productivity in report writing, translation, and information organization.
  • Understanding of and interest in PUBG, including extensive gameplay experience.

About the Company

KRAFTON

Develops and publishes cross-platform games

Krafton is a group of independent game studios that develops and publishes video games for PC, console, and mobile. Its business model centers on delivering high-quality games and monetizing them through game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing deals, with PUBG as a flagship title. Krafton differentiates itself by coordinating a network of studios and investing in technology and publishing support rather than relying on a single in-house studio, enabling a diverse catalog and esports initiatives. Its goal is to push the boundaries of gaming and connect people through shared entertainment moments across platforms.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seongnam-si, South Korea
Founded
2007

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