Full-Time

Esports Specialist

NetEase Games

NetEase Games

10,001+ employees

Online games and internet services company

No salary listed

Remote in UK

Remote

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or above, with 2+ years of experience in esports tournament operations.
  • Prior experience in esports operation or successful execution of esports events is preferred; experience with shooting game tournaments is a plus.
  • Familiar with one or multiple mainstream esports event systems in the market, and well-acquainted with the ecosystem and operational strategies of community tournaments and self-organized competitions.
  • In-depth understanding of competitive gaming communities, ecosystems, tournament structures, and player dynamics.
  • Proficient in English, able to use it as a working language.
  • Proficiency in Chinese is preferred for this position, as daily communication and collaboration with key stakeholders and team members based in China are essential to the responsibilities of the position.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the planning and execution of esports tournaments for shooting game products. Based on product highlights, features, and release timelines, designing online and offline tournament operation plans, building the official and third-party tournament ecosystem from the ground up, and ensuring effective implementation.
  • Develop and manage tournament partnership ecosystems, create diverse tournament content gameplay and third-party platform events to amplify game visibility and engagement.
  • Oversee tournament ecosystem operations, including scouting and maintaining relationships with professional players in official tournaments, executing incentive and operational policies, supporting high-quality tournament content and nurturing potential KOLs, as well as managing hot-topic activations at key milestones.
  • Integrate tournament planning, marketing strategies, and ecosystem operations, coordinating resources to achieve KPIs. Continuously track and analyze tournament data, user feedback, and market dynamics to iterate and optimize strategies for maximum project impact.
Desired Qualifications
  • None

NetEase Games develops and operates popular online PC and mobile games in China and beyond. Its games run on PC or mobile devices and are supported by live services, regular updates, and in-game purchases that keep players engaged over time. Compared with competitors, NetEase Games benefits from being part of a larger NetEase ecosystem that includes email, advertising, and e-commerce, allowing diversified revenue streams and long-term user relationships, as well as broad publishing and partnership capabilities. The company’s goal is to grow into one of the largest internet and video game companies globally by offering a wide range of online gaming experiences and related online services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Guangzhou, China

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Marvel Rivals keeps adding iconic heroes like Deadpool, sustaining engagement and monetization.
  • NetEase's AI integration improves development efficiency and strengthens content cadence across franchises.
  • Dunk City Dynasty's five million pre-registrations signal strong demand for licensed mobile sports games.

What critics are saying

  • NetEase is cutting external studio funding, shrinking its new-game pipeline.
  • Marvel Rivals depends on Marvel approvals, exposing content and monetization to Disney negotiations.
  • Licensed hit dependence invites competition from Fortnite and other better-funded live-service rivals.

What makes NetEase Games unique

  • NetEase combines game publishing, AI tools, and global licensed IP partnerships.
  • Marvel Rivals launched March 27, 2024 as a team-based PvP shooter.
  • Season 3 in July 2025 added Phoenix, Klyntar, and competitive modes.

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