Lead strategic development and execution of competitive formats for Twitch Rivals, focusing on game balancing, operational integrity, and creator engagement to produce unique livestreaming content for a global audience.
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The Community Originals team at Twitch produces some of the most unique and engaging competitive content in livestreaming. We are looking for a Competition Operations Manager to lead the strategic development and execution of competition formats for Twitch Rivals. This role is critical in ensuring that our events are balanced, operationally sound, fun and engaging for creators and viewers alike.
As a Competition Operations Manager, you will be an expert in translating game mechanics into compelling tournament structures uniquely produced for content creators of varying skill levels. You will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure competitive integrity, mitigate risk, manage quality assurance, and clip worthy experiences that align with our product goals. You are someone who understands the nuances of the creator landscape and can design formats that thrive in a streamer-focused environment vs traditionally competitive environments.
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Job ID: TW9243
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
US, CA, Los Angeles - Annually
$78,900—$138,100 USD
US, CA, San Francisco - Annually
$86,800—$151,900 USD
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6+ years of experience in competition operations, esports, or professional sports management. 3+ years of experience in producing content creator/streamer focused content. Deep understanding of how to "min/max" games and adjust formats to meet specific product goals. Ability to vet team balance across various game genres. Proven experience managing vendors and production timelines for high-stakes live or online events. Strong verbal and written communication skills for complex competitive strategies.
