Also called: Head of Esports (publisher), League Commissioner (esports)
Runs a professional esports league or tournament circuit for a game publisher.
They set league rules, schedule seasons, manage teams' relationships with the publisher, and oversee broadcast production and live events. Big finals fill arenas.
Estimate; esports pay varies widely by game and team, and the industry has gone through boom-and-bust cycles.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 10 years after high school. Bachelor's in business or sports management plus esports or traditional sports experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Sports Management, Business Administration, Game Design.
Growing about average. Industry is consolidating.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with scheduling, anti-cheat and analytics; working with publishers, teams and sponsors stays human.
Classes: Business or FBLA, Computer applications, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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