*THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR*
This position begins in September 2026 and continues during the 2026-27 academic year.
About the Husky Union Building
The Husky Union Building (HUB) supports the Husky Experience through our mission to enhance UW Community, provide a dynamic event center, and foster student engagement. Leading with our core values of discovery, empowerment, equity, integrity, and service, our vision is that every UW community member feels welcome, cared about, and inspired to grow.
About University of Washington Esports
University of Washington Esports fields competitive rosters that represent the University of Washington across various gaming titles. Through our broadcasting, event, and marketing operations, the Husky Experience is both fostered and celebrated in gaming and interactive media. The program is run on the foundational pillars of community, career, and competition, all anchored in the Husky Union Building Esports Arena & Gaming Lounge: A 1,000 square-foot full-service gaming center supporting casual and competitive gaming. The space serves as the nerve center and nexus between student communities, interactive media partners, and gaming culture.
Job Description
The Producer for University of Washington Esports is a showrunner, leading the facilitation of a comprehensive broadcast program to connect fans, stakeholders, and prospective sponsors with live stream coverage of our competitive teams, events, and more. The ideal candidate will proactively leverage the program’s resources to develop a cohesive narrative through each broadcast, sharing a team’s competitive journey with the world for most viewers to understand the stakes and thrill of esports. The position provides support for community and competitive programming through broadcasting events and providing interactive media career opportunities and training for volunteers. In collaboration with the Esports Manager and other HUB staff, the Producer will work to develop the organization's broadcasting operations and standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead a University of Washington Esports broadcast crew to produce livestreams on platforms such as Twitch, including content creation, scheduling, and infrastructure.
- Recruit, schedule, and direct casters, observers, and other members of the organization’s broadcast crew.
- Assist with technical support, including video/audio equipment, updates, and managing user accounts for production platforms.
- Track viewership and platform data in a monthly report.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to develop a graphics theme for YouTube thumbnails.
- Publish matches to YouTube with a description, tags, and thumbnail within 48 hours of a broadcast.
- Review asset collections and stream platform settings to optimize for viewer experience while following UW branding guidelines.
- Consult with team managers on broadcasting schedule, settings, and match narratives in alignment with conference and/or tournament guidelines.
- Support video production efforts such as YouTube shorts, filming events, player highlights, and filming Instagram reels.
- Assemble workshops for program affiliates to actively participate in broadcast efforts.
- Attend and participate in team meetings, unit-specific and HUB student staff orientation/training.
- Communicate with the Esports Manager for project updates, assignments and progress reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of PC and console gaming, gaming culture/community, and UW campus community.
- Familiarity with broadcasting software, namely OBS or OBS Streamlabs.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Initiative and the ability to follow through on projects, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as autonomously.
- Ability to work within philosophy, mission and purpose of the HUB.
- Currently enrolled as a student in good standing at the University of Washington with a minimum of 6 undergraduate or 4 graduate credits.
- Currently authorized to work in the US.
Desirable Skills
- Experience streaming live broadcasts on platforms such as Twitch.
- Experience with Open Broadcasting Software (OBS).
- Knowledge of Discord messaging, server administration, and channel management.
- Experience with graphic design (preferably Adobe Creative Suite).
- Capable of leading a team or teaching inexperienced personnel.
- Previous and current coursework in Marketing, Communications, Business or related courses.
- Previous or current membership in student government, RSO, or related organizations.
- Familiarity with VALORANT, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and/or Rocket League.
- Demonstrated commitment and interest in campus involvement and leadership.
- Ability to understand, articulate and learn issues of social justice, equity and cultural competency.
Learning Competencies
The Husky Union Building provides student employees with a meaningful work experience. Some intended learning competencies that will be developed in this position include:
- Communication: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly in written and oral forms to internal/external entities.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues and make decisions, and obtain and use knowledge, facts, and data in problem solving process.
- Personal Responsibility: Demonstrate effective work habits such as punctuality, teamwork, time management, and integrity, and use mistakes as learning opportunities.
- Leadership: Leverage strengths of self and others to achieve commons goals, mentor and develop others, and use emotional intelligence to motivate, prioritize, and delegate work.
Supervision
This position will report to Glen Tokola, University of Washington Esports Manager.
Job Hours and Pay Rate
$21.30/hr, 5-15 hours per week, Monday-Friday (fall, winter, and spring; limited hours available in summer). Occasional evening and weekend hours for programs, events, and training. Hours vary based on academic breaks and University Holidays. Schedules are determined by workload, class schedule, and academic responsibilities. Benefits include 5 hours of free PC gaming time at the HUB Esports Arena for each week of paid work. Ideal candidates can commit to at least one academic year.
Diversity Commitment
The Division of Student Life acknowledges the Coast Salish people of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. Student Life is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive climate that honors the diverse array of students, faculty, and staff. We strive to provide pathways for success and to purposefully confront and dismantle existing physical, social, and psychological barriers for minoritized students and communities. We engage in this work while learning and demonstrating cultural humility.
Academic Commitment
As part of our commitment to the student experience, the HUB will periodically review student employee’s cumulative GPAs. The intent of these reviews is to offer holistic support and connect students to resources and academic support services. Your GPA has no impact on your eligibility for employment.
Equality Opportunity Employer
We are proud to work with and for all UW students regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, (dis)abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, or citizenship status. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Title IX
The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: uw.edu/titleix/title-ix-notice/.
Accommodations
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu.