Esports Event Manager

Esports Event Manager Hours and salary

Working hours are generally dependent on when the event is happening. Managers may work usual office hours, but put in a lot extra time in the run up to events, potentially including evenings and weekends. The role will usually involve a lot of travelling too.

While in the planning stages, work can fix into standard weekdays, a lot of esports events take place on weekends, so event managers may be required to be available at additional hours, depending on the event itself and what work is needed.

“Weekly working hours can fall into the standard 9 to 6 weekdays, but events can throw all of that out of the window,” Michael says.

“In the run up to large events, be prepared to work constantly and be contacted by your company, support staff and partner companies at all hours. Expect very early morning starts and very late finishes for practically a week.”

Salaries can vary greatly in events. Ballpark figures for professional esports event managers can range from £16,000 to around £30,000 depending on the company.

Looking at event management in general (outside of esports), junior events staff might earn around £17,000 to £21,000, according to the National Careers Service , with more experienced staff earning £25,000 to £40,000. Top events gurus can earn £50,000 to £80,000, but bear in mind this is for events as a whole and is not esports-specific.

An events salary can also include commission, for example if the event has hit certain targets.