eBasketball Player

The Competitive Gamer will play against other players, to the best of their ability, to ensure the successful delivery of esports tournaments at 49CG as part of its Competitive Gaming product. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced NBA 2K22 player who can beat AI on difficulty level ‘Superstar’. They will be keen to develop their NBA 2K skills, and any other sporting games as required. 

Reporting Lines and Key Relationships 

The role reports to the Competitive Gaming Operations Manager. The role will work closely with Operations, Referees and Casters on a day to day basis. 

Location: Milton Keynes

Base pay of £11.45 per hour + up to £2.50 WIN Bonus + up to £2.50 Gameplay Bonus + additional Night Pay of £3 per hour for hours worked between 23.00 to 06.00

Key Responsibilities 

The main responsibilities of the role are: 

Game Knowledge and Practice

• Ensure all games are played to the best of your ability
• Maintain a competitive skill level throughout all games
• Ensuring adherence to Integrity standards, including undertaking training, monitoring and education 

Integrity

• Adherence to the event rulebook
• Adherence of ESIC’s Procedures and Policies 

Professionalism

• Ensure high standards of professionalism on and off broadcast
• Ensure a clean history of social media usage
• Coaching for media and interview usage as required

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Experienced NBA 2K22 gamer who can beat AI on difficulty level ‘Superstar’
• Excellent self-presentation as image will be broadcast
• Desire to compete and win

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in competing at tournaments/offline gaming events
• Knowledge of the video game industry and trends

To be considered for this position you MUST be aged 18 or over, and be able to commute to Manchester.