// Open Role at ESL FACEIT Group
Join ESL FACEIT Group as a Festival Programming Coordinator to manage creator ecosystems, talent, and community initiatives for DreamHack festivals, ensuring seamless programming activation and stakeholder coordination.
At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that “IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes.
Everything we do, from global esports tournaments and community-driven leagues to next-generation platforms and live events, is rooted in our passion, craftsmanship, and culture. With millions of players and fans around the world, we aim to shape the future of esports and gaming by building ecosystems that are inclusive, innovative, and enduring.
Job Title: Festival Programming Coordinator
Reporting To: Festival Programming Lead
Department/Team: Festivals
Travel Required: Yes
The Festival Programming Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and activation of DreamHack's programming initiatives across the festival portfolio.
Working as an extension of the Festival Programming Lead, the role manages creator relationships, talent coordination, community participation, and programming workstreams that span multiple festival areas.
Unlike Festival Area Managers, who own specific festival areas, the Festival Programming Manager owns content, talent, creators, and communities that may be activated across multiple festival experiences.
The role ensures programming initiatives are effectively coordinated, communicated, and delivered throughout the festival lifecycle.
What you will do
Reporting to the Festival Programming Lead, you will support the development and execution of DreamHack's programming portfolio by managing creators, talent, communities, and programming initiatives across multiple festivals.
You will coordinate stakeholders, support talent participation, manage community relationships, work closely with Marketing and Festival Production, and ensure programming elements are successfully activated throughout the festival experience.
Reporting and continuous improvement
Success means creators, talent, communities, and programming initiatives are effectively activated across DreamHack festivals, resulting in strong participation, audience engagement, and positive stakeholder experiences.
Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status.
- 3-5+ years of experience in community management, creator relations, talent management, live events, gaming, esports, entertainment, or related industries- Experience managing stakeholders and coordinating projects- Experience working with creators, talent, or communities is highly desirable