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Skillshot Media · 2 months ago

Live Broadcast Observer

Atlanta, GA

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Skillshot Media is recruiting local Atlanta-area talent for a project-based Live Broadcast Observer role. The Live Broadcast Observer is responsible for driving the on-air perspective for competitive gaming and esports broadcasts, operating gameplay observer clients and coordinating with production teams to capture key moments.

eSportsEventsVideo Games

Responsibilities

Pre-show setup and validation of observer clients, accounts, and settings across target titles

Show-day operation of gameplay and wide/drone-style observer viewpoints to follow action, storylines, and key matchups

Real-time coordination with the director/TD, casters, and production to execute shot lists, transitions, and replays

Macro and control surface setup (Stream Deck) to streamline shots, scene changes, and HUD toggles

Communication across Discord, Google Chat, TeamSpeak, and comms panels to stay aligned on cues

Rapid troubleshooting of observer clients, inputs, overlays, and network/performance issues

Operate gameplay observer clients at a professional level; capture key moments, rotations, and engagements

Execute wide/drone observer work to establish context, positioning, and map control

Use Stream Deck (or similar) to build and trigger macros for camera presets, overlays, and quick scene changes

Maintain proficiency with Discord, Google Chat (G-Chat), and TeamSpeak for production comms and coordination

Demonstrate broad knowledge of observer clients and tools across multiple competitive titles

Understand competitive games at a high level (strategy, metas, win conditions) to anticipate action and prioritize shots

Excel with little supervision; proactively identify what needs to happen and when, and communicate clearly

Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; adapt to last-minute changes without sacrificing quality

Collaborate effectively with producers, directors, casters, graphics, and engineering; maintain a positive attitude and take direction

QC observer feeds, overlays, and HUD elements; ensure visual clarity, consistency, and timing before going live

Log issues encountered on-air and help implement safeguards to avoid recurrence

Qualification

Gameplay observer clientsWide/drone observer workStream Deck proficiencyDiscord communicationGoogle Chat communicationTeamSpeak communicationCompetitive games knowledgeSituational awarenessPunctualityCollaboration skillsReliabilityClear communication

Required