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Student- Esports Commentator

Lumberton, NC

$13 - $15/hr

The Esports Commentator is responsible for live commentary of Esports games on our Twitch platform. They will work as a member of the content creation team creating informative content including but ...

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Broadcast Internship

Cottage Hills, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Serve as the co-commentator at all 28 River Dragons home games. This includes at least one inning of play-by-play during each game, color commentary for the other innings and conducting the post-game ...

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Broadcast Internship

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Serve as the co-commentator at all 28 River Dragons home games. This includes at least one inning of play-by-play during each game, color commentary for the other innings and conducting the post-game ...

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Student- Esports Commentator

Manchester, NH • On-site

Southern New Hampshire University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$13 - $15/hr

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Southern New Hampshire University rating

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Student Game Commentator/Shoutcaster

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University's traditional campus is currently seeking a student game commentator/shoutcaster to support the varsity Esports program. The Esports Commentator is responsible for live commentary of Esports games on our Twitch platform.

They will work as a member of the content creation team creating informative content including but not limited to: social media graphics, stream graphics and overlays, team advertisements/flyers, and event promotion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Familiarization with various Esports, including Valorant, League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros.
  • Knowledge of SNHU Esports player habits and preferences.
  • Verbal communication of chaotic game states.
  • Coordination with the Esports broadcast technician regarding live production operations.
  • Distribution of information for all SNHU Esports events.
  • Participation as a member of the SNHU Esports content team.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Enrollment in an Undergraduate program at SNHU
  • Work study part of financial aid package
  • Students with work study may be prioritized
  • Strong game knowledge and concept communication
  • Must be reliable and punctual
  • Respectfulness and exceptional communication skills
  • Experience with various technologies including Twitch and Discord

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with collegiate esports
  • Knowledge of technology utilized in esports productions (Streamlabs OBS, Vmix, Twitch, YouTube)

Work Hours:

Flexible shift hours between 8:00am-10:00pm

No more than 20 hours per week

Degree Programs:

All degree programs can apply, but programs highly recommended to apply include business administration, communication, computer science, game art and development, game programming and development, graphic design and media arts, liberal arts.

Please submit your resume, with your application.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $13.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

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