Skillshot Media is hiring: Live Broadcast Observer in Atlanta

About The Role

Skillshot Media is recruiting local Atlanta‐area talent for a project‑based Live Broadcast Observer role. This is an in‑person position at our Uptown Atlanta studio near the MARTA Lindbergh Center station. Engagements are booked per show based on production needs and the strength of your submission; this is not a full‑time role.

Summary

The Live Broadcast Observer is responsible for driving the on‑air perspective for competitive gaming and esports broadcasts. You will operate gameplay observer clients, manage wide and drone‑style viewpoints, and coordinate with producers, directors, and casters to capture pivotal moments and tell clear, compelling narratives. You should be comfortable walking into a production, prioritizing tasks quickly, and executing with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.

Scope

• 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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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

Key Success Indicators

• Demonstrated experience as a gameplay observer and as a wide/drone observer in live broadcasts or esports events
• Wide knowledge of observer clients and spectator tools across popular competitive titles
• Proficiency with Stream Deck; comfort building macros and workflow shortcuts
• Strong comms discipline using Discord, Google Chat, TeamSpeak, and on‑set intercom
• Proven ability to prioritize in the moment, follow rundowns, and hit cues under pressure
• Track record of high‑quality execution with minimal supervision and strong situational awareness
• Collaborative mindset, clear communication, punctuality, and reliability
• Passion for esports and understanding of title‑specific metas and broadcast best practices
• Familiarity with common broadcast workflows (e.g., NDI/HDMI/SDI signal basics, overlay/HUD toggles) is a plus