Why Join an Esports Organization: Career Skills, Networking, and Growth

We hear it everywhere across both gaming media and mainstream outlets: the video game industry, and specifically esports, is growing at a breakneck pace. Riding this surging wave, more and more grassroots esports organizations and collegiate clubs are launching, expanding their competitive rosters, and actively pitching corporate partners and sponsors.

To sustain their growth, these organizations have a critical need for talent across numerous administrative and operational roles.

What do you actually stand to gain by joining an esports organization as a member or volunteer?

We break down these career-building opportunities alongside Matthieu Leclere, CEO of the esports recruiting platform Gaming-Jobs.fr.

Is Volunteering in Esports a Waste of Time?

It is a fair question that many aspiring professionals ask themselves: is putting in unpaid volunteer hours for an esports team or multigaming organization just throwing away your free time?

The short answer is an emphatic no.

First, remember that just like a local soccer club, book club, or community nonprofit, the majority of amateur and semi-pro organizations rely entirely on passionate volunteers to keep their operations running. Gaming clubs are no different.

Granted, your volunteer position may be completely remote, and team meetings will likely take place over Discord, Skype, or TeamSpeak.

Instead of running a stadium concession stand, you might be managing a community on Discord, Twitter, or Reddit.

Instead of a formal handshake, you might greet your colleagues with a casual "What is up everyone" in team voice channels. At the end of the day, however, the real-world operational responsibilities remain identical.

Another vital factor is that while the personal dedication required to volunteer in an esports club is significant, the professional skills you acquire in return are invaluable.

From community management and securing corporate sponsorships through structured business outreach, to building team morale, fostering competitive discipline, and managing operational budgets, every project builds tangible resume-ready experience. Highlighting these practical milestones on your professional CV is not just legitimate: it is a proven career accelerator.

Expanding Your Industry Network

I met Marcus, who introduced me to the right people to land freelance work at Micromania and eventually host a television broadcast.

Mathias Lavorel
Excerpt from interview with Mathias Lavorel, Game One television presenter

Even as esports and gaming media grow and professionalize by the day, the core industry remains surprisingly tight-knit. People talk, and reputations spread fast. In a competitive field, knowing the right person who can vouch for your work ethic is often what opens the door to a full-time job or a breakout project.

While merit and measurable skills matter more than ever, building an active professional network will always create opportunities, whether in employment, business ventures, or lasting friendships.

Joining an organization connects you directly to a web of passionate creators, tournament organizers, and managers that you would never access grinding in isolation. Given the incredible talent and personality across the esports community, passing up on that networking would be a missed opportunity.

Joining an Esports Organization: What Roles Are Available?

This is the critical question. Above all, you should never step into a role that clashes with your natural interests and strengths.

You should commit because you genuinely love the craft, want to contribute, and want to turn your passion for gaming into purposeful work.

From there, a diverse array of positions are open: Staff writers and community managers are in high demand across recruitment platforms like Gaming-Jobs.fr, notes Matthieu.

Next in line are coaching and moderation roles. Many organizations also recruit for content creators, scouts, web developers, and tournament organizers.

Best of all, grassroots organizations give you the freedom to wear multiple hats, experiment with new disciplines, and discover where your true talents shine.