IPL 3 General Discussion
Hello everyone! We're looking for like-minded individuals that are hoping to help make IGN Pro League: Origins (IPL 3) in Atlantic City a huge success! We are still a relatively small group here at IGN eSports, so we're looking to fill in our ranks with skilled, intelligent individuals that will make our jobs easier; not more difficult. Please read through all of the information if you're interested in helping us out. Criteria, required dates, compensation, and how to apply are all located here.
IMPORTANT: All applicants must be 18 years or older (as of October 4th, 2011) and must be a resident of either the United States or Canada. The required dates of travel are Wednesday, October 5th through Monday, October 10th. Please do not apply if you do not meet all of these criteria.
Anyone who is hired will be compensated in one of two ways!
Option 1: Flight, hotel, and catering costs covered completely for the duration of the event.
or
Option 2: Hotel, catering costs, and $8 USD an hour for every hour worked. One shift denotes 6 to 8 hours of work per day unless otherwise specified.
Workers who apply and receive jobs dealing with our qualifiers will only need to work Thursday, October 6th and Friday, October 7th. They are welcome to hold on to their staff badges and spectate on both Saturday and Sunday for our championship bracket.
Please include the following information when e-mailing about a job!
Which job are you applying for? Please put all the jobs you're interested in applying for in the Subject line of your e-mail.
Full Name:
Age (as of October 4th, 2011):
Location as well as Nearest Airport:
TeamLiquid.net Username:
StarCraft 2 Battle.net Rank:
Include a resume and/or all relevant work experience.
Incomplete applications will be disregarded.
These first 13 jobs can be applied for by e-mailing IPLopsjobs@gmail.com.
Player Coordinators - 4 total (2 per shift)
+ Show Spoiler +Locates and ensures the players that are coming up next are ready and escorts them to the proper waiting area and then to the playing area
Knows what stations each player is supposed to play at
Knows what stations each player is supposed to play at
Social Media Updater - 2 total (1 per shift)
+ Show Spoiler +Qualifications -
Familiar with social networks including Facebook and Twitter
Processes -
Quickly and accurately update the website with results and other news of the event as it progresses
Familiar with social networks including Facebook and Twitter
Processes -
Quickly and accurately update the website with results and other news of the event as it progresses
Player Handlers - 4 total (2 per shift / 1 per area)
+ Show Spoiler +Responsible for total player satisfaction and happiness with the event
Run the player area/practice area
Run the player area/practice area
VIP Handler - 2 total (1 per shift)
+ Show Spoiler +Responsible for player / VIP satisfaction in team / VIP room
Press Handler - 2 total (1 per shift)
+ Show Spoiler +Responsible for making sure the Press can get to where they need to, direct their questions to the right person, ensure the press room runs smoothly
Player Coordinators - 4 total (2 per shift) - Main Stage
+ Show Spoiler +Qualifications -
Intimately familiar with StarCraft 2 and Battle.net
Good at resolving conflicts
Processes -
Locates and ensures the players that are coming up next are ready and escorts them to the proper waiting area and then to the playing area
Knows what stations each player is supposed to play at
Intimately familiar with StarCraft 2 and Battle.net
Good at resolving conflicts
Processes -
Locates and ensures the players that are coming up next are ready and escorts them to the proper waiting area and then to the playing area
Knows what stations each player is supposed to play at
Seating Planner/Announcer - 2 total (1 per shift) - Main Stage
+ Show Spoiler +Qualifications -
Basic understanding of StarCraft 2 scene and community
Processes -
Coordinates the upcoming matches and assigns players to each station
Basic understanding of StarCraft 2 scene and community
Processes -
Coordinates the upcoming matches and assigns players to each station
Information Staffer - 2 total (1 per shift)
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Familiar with StarCraft 2 scene and community
Processes -
Disperses general tournament information and scheduling information to the players and spectators
Familiar with StarCraft 2 scene and community
Processes -
Disperses general tournament information and scheduling information to the players and spectators
Casting Assistant - 2 total (1 per shift)
+ Show Spoiler +Ensures the casters have what they need to perform their duties
Ensures the caster rotations go as planned and are done quickly and smoothly
Ensures the caster rotations go as planned and are done quickly and smoothly
Referee - 1 per 8 stations - 8 total (4 per shift) - Qualifier
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Intelligent
Knowledge of StarCraft 2 and Battle.net is a plus
Processes -
Answer player questions and ensure players follow all rules
Save replays and record match results
Intelligent
Knowledge of StarCraft 2 and Battle.net is a plus
Processes -
Answer player questions and ensure players follow all rules
Save replays and record match results
Match Reporter - 4 total (2 per shift) - Qualifier
+ Show Spoiler +Qualifications -
Intelligent
Knowledge of StarCraft 2 is a plus
Processes -
Works with the Referees to record all match results and conveys those results to the correct person
Intelligent
Knowledge of StarCraft 2 is a plus
Processes -
Works with the Referees to record all match results and conveys those results to the correct person
Seating Planner/Announcer - 4 total (2 per shift) - Qualifier
+ Show Spoiler +Qualifications -
Intelligent
Knowledge of StarCraft 2 is a plus
Processes -
Coordinates the upcoming matches and assigns players to each station
Intelligent
Knowledge of StarCraft 2 is a plus
Processes -
Coordinates the upcoming matches and assigns players to each station
Information Staffer - 2 total (1 per shift) - Qualifier
+ Show Spoiler +Qualifications -
Intelligent
Knowledge of StarCraft 2 is a plus
Processes -
Disperses general tournament information and scheduling information to the players and spectators
Intelligent
Knowledge of StarCraft 2 is a plus
Processes -
Disperses general tournament information and scheduling information to the players and spectators
The following job can be applied for by e-mailing epinto@ign.com.
Graphic Web Designer
+ Show Spoiler +We are looking for a full/part time Graphic/Web Designer contractor to help design websites, graphic assets, and other visual elements. If you love gaming, and know how to design websites for other gamers, we'd love to check out your portfolio. To apply, please send resume and portfolio to epinto@ign.com.
The following three jobs can be applied for by e-mailing iplproductionjobs@gmail.com.
Camera Operator
+ Show Spoiler +Working as part of a team of shooters doing anything from B-roll to Roaming interviews to static panel shots. You will be responsible for getting the shots required of you by the team lead as well as being creative and having fun with it. You must be comfortable working in a LIVE Event environment and have a solid understanding of video and all of the encompassing aspects. Experience on a wide array of cameras is preferred as is LIVE Event coverage/Sports Coverage experience. Experience with Starcraft II and gaming in general is a HUGE PLUS!!! To apply, please send resume, cover letter detailing your live production experience and reel to iplproductionjobs@gmail.com.
LIVE Director
+ Show Spoiler +Working as part of the LIVE Video Switching team you would be responsible for the out going LIVE streams. Your primary duty would to be directing the camera operators and video switchers in order to get the best looking content possible. Experience in sporting events is preferred. Experience with Starcraft II, gaming in general and eSports are a HUGE PLUS!!! To apply, please send resume, cover letter detailing your live production experience and reel to iplproductionjobs@gmail.com.
Production Assistant
+ Show Spoiler +Working as part of the production team doing anything and everything needed by the production. Duties could include, assisting camera operators, wrangling cables, assisting producers, Runner, Organizing equipment etc. You are the go to person for when something miscellaneous comes up that needs doing. Production experience is a plus. Working a LIVE event is a plus. Experience with Starcraft II, gaming in general and eSports are a HUGE PLUS!!! To apply, please send resume, cover letter detailing your live production experience and reel to iplproductionjobs@gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest in working with us on making IPL 3 the best event that it can be! Further questions will be addressed here in the thread or via PM if your question requires a more personal response.