Live Broadcast Observer

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