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General Manager, Collegiate Gaming

Metafy
New York City, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jan 2025

About the role

Collegiate gaming isn’t just an extracurricular activity—it’s a thriving, competitive ecosystem where ambition meets opportunity. It’s where players put in the hours, teams chase championships, and creators inspire the next wave of talent. At Metafy, we see collegiate gaming as one of the biggest opportunities in esports, and we’re here to help creators in this space capture the value they’ve worked so hard to build.

We’re looking for a General Manager of Collegiate Gaming who understands this world inside and out. Someone who knows what it takes to succeed in collegiate League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, and beyond. But more than that, we need someone who sees what we see: the potential to turn passion into a career, to help creators build sustainable businesses, and to make Metafy the go-to platform for collegiate gaming.

What you'll be doing:

Connecting with Top-Tier Creators: Identify and onboard creators in collegiate-relevant titles like League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, and Call of Duty—helping them see how Metafy can enhance their reach and revenue.

Unlocking Value for Creators: Work with creators to tap into the collegiate gaming audience, turning their influence into sustainable income through coaching, premium content, and fan engagement strategies.

Building a Collegiate Presence: Make Metafy the go-to platform for improving in collegiate games by establishing relationships with key creators who can bring their audience along with them.

Tailoring Growth Strategies: Help creators understand their unique value in the collegiate space and develop content that speaks directly to this highly motivated audience.

Driving Platform Adoption: Work cross-functionally with Metafy’s marketing and product teams to ensure collegiate creators have the support they need to succeed on the platform.


The Role

You'll be the link between Metafy and the collegiate esports scene, reporting directly to our CEO. Your job? Bring the most influential collegiate creators onto the platform and help them turn their communities into thriving businesses. No fluff, no shortcuts—just real support for the people who make collegiate gaming what it is.

What Success Looks Like

  • Collegiate gaming creators are thriving on Metafy, earning sustainable income through coaching, content, and community engagement.
  • The collegiate esports scene sees Metafy as essential—more than just a platform, but a key part of their ecosystem.
  • You’ve built lasting relationships with key creators, student orgs, and esports programs across multiple titles.
  • Collegiate gaming as a whole is stronger and more connected because of what we’re building together.

You Should Apply If

  • You’ve been around collegiate esports long enough to know the players, the teams, and the influencers shaping the scene.
  • You can spot the difference between authentic community building and corporate nonsense from a mile away.
  • You’re entrepreneurial but creator-first—you want to help them succeed, not just hit targets.
  • You understand how to sell an idea without feeling like you're selling out.

Requirements

The ideal candidate isn’t just familiar with collegiate esports—they’ve lived it. You understand its culture, its opportunities, and the challenges creators face in growing their presence and income.

What We’re Looking For

  • Collegiate Gaming Expertise: Deep understanding of major collegiate esports titles and their creator ecosystems.
  • Creator-Centric Approach: A passion for helping creators build sustainable careers in collegiate gaming.
  • Relationship Builder: A natural ability to form genuine, long-term relationships with creators and stakeholders in the collegiate gaming space.
  • Adaptability: An ability to tailor your approach to different games and their unique communities.
  • Results-Driven: A history of executing growth strategies and delivering meaningful results.

Bonus Points

  • Experience working with collegiate esports programs, teams, or student gaming organizations.
  • A background in creator relations, esports partnerships, or influencer marketing.
  • A strong network within the collegiate gaming scene across multiple titles.

Benefits

Joining Metafy means more than just getting a paycheck—it means being part of a team that’s changing the way creator

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