Overview

The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences. The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; and The Chicago Theatre. Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, MSG’s NBA 2K League franchise. In addition, the Company features the popular original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival. Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, Beauty & Essex and Vandal. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com

Role Summary

The LoL regional scout will work directly with the LCS coaching staff and analytics team. It is the role of the scout to work directly on the recruiting efforts for the team. This includes but is not limited to; creating scouting reports, defining key metrics, building connections, and working with the short and long term vision for the team.



Specific Functions/Activities Summary

Generate reports to staff and data team on prospects from their respective region - including pro-level players and high-ranked solo queue amateur players

Create a system to evaluate prospects with key performance indicators (KPIs)

Work on building networks and connections with teams and players from their respective region to bridge communication with CLG

Create VODs to highlight prospective players strengths and weaknesses

Give foresight to coaching staff in regards to meta / gameplay / champion updates in region that is becoming popular

Qualifications

Previous analyst experience with professional League of Legends team required

2+ years of previous coaching experience with professional League of Legends team preferred

Needs a keen eye for talent in League of Legends and will likely need to be a high performer in Solo Queue (Diamond+)

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Applications.

Ability to record and edit basic videos to assist in conveying key concepts, ideas, plays, etc.

Good communication and social skills. Prompt with responses.

Strong analytical thinking

Documentation of previous work, or work examples strongly preferred

Education

Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred.



Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.

EEO Statement

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