Also called: Esports GM, Director of Esports Operations
Manages an esports organization's rosters, coaches, budgets, and sponsorships.
They scout players from online ladders, negotiate contracts, hire coaches, and handle player housing and travel. Some teams compete in several games at once.
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 8 years after high school. Bachelor's degree often; experience in esports matters most.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Sports Management, Business.
Growing about average. Volatile industry.
Low risk for 10 years. AI analytics help scout talent; managing rosters, budgets and young players stays human.
Classes: Business, Statistics, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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