We are seeking a Product Manager for our Overwatch tournament, who is enthusiastic about the game, knowledgeable about tournament design, and has a passion for university esports. This role will lead the NUEL’s Overwatch tournament and will have a strong creative input in both the tournament and content created around the game.

Our ideal candidate would be passionate about creating great experiences for the Overwatch community and have a deep understand of the game. To do this we believe you’ll need to have a good understanding of different tournament designs and how to deliver them. You’ll need excellent managerial skills to help your team of admins and casters deliver on your creative vision.

Responsibilities.

  • Help design the tournament alongside the Lead Tournament Admin.
  • Work with the Head of Production to deliver the broadcast
  • Build and manage a strong group of admins to help deliver the tournament.
  • Run the NUEL’s flagship Overwatch tournament on game nights.
  • Be the point of contact for students playing in the tournament .
  • Build a relationship with the community to learn how we can improve
  • Propose and execute on content ideas alongside the creative team.
  • Innovate on the existing tournament and content.

Requirements

  • Experience either playing in or running tournaments.
  • Knowledge of Overwatch.
  • Solid fundamental mathematics skills.
  • Good people skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Work well in a team.
  • Knowledge of the UK university scene.
  • Ability to make impartial decisions.

Nice to Have

  • Previous leadership experience .
  • Previous tournament admin or product management experience.
  • Excellent spreadsheet skills.
  • Experience in a university society or student esports scene.
  • Previous content creation experience.

Please email balint@thenuel.com with a breakdown of relevant experience and a short paragraph on why you think you’d be good for the role. Applications will close Sept 2nd.