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eSports Streamer

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Esports Streamers do more than play games; they engage audiences with skill, charm, and insightful in-game commentary.

eSports Streamer Job Description
  • Provide audiences with engaging in-game commentary while also executing high-level plays. 
  • Maintain a strict, regular streaming schedule to keep and increase viewership.
  • Build up social media presence and popularity outside of streaming to engage a wider audience. 
  • Invest in and maintain a social media profile across many platforms (e.g. Twitch, YouTube, Twitter). 
  • Interact with followers and fans during and outside of streams to grow the subscriber base. 
  • Collaborate with other content creators for joint streams, game sessions, or cross-promotion

Note

Esports Streamers often create highlight reels post-stream, featuring top plays and moments, which they share on platforms like YouTube, Twitter, or TikTok, expanding their reach and engaging a broader audience with their captivating gaming content.
What you should know about eSports Streamer jobs in Singapore
Nature of Work

Nature of Work

As Streamers, you will generate income through monthly subscriptions on streaming platforms, advertising revenue, and sponsorships.
Key Advice

Key Advice

You will need to maintain a strict schedule, streaming during peak hours, including late nights, to maximise viewer engagement.
  • Entry Requirements
    Entry Requirements
    • Do your research on how other Streamers and Content Creators edit their highlight videos. For a start, you might want to model after their work, and slowly add your own editing style to your videos. 
    • Pay close attention to your followers and subscriber base! Most viewers want to watch Streamers that do more than execute high-level plays– they stay loyal to Streamers that they find relatable, funny, and interesting to watch.
    • The ability to troubleshoot common technical issues related to streaming and editing is also essential. 
  • Possible Pathway
    Possible Pathway
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Skills you need to pursue an eSports Streamer career in Singapore
Hard Skills icon Hard Skills

Platform Navigation

Ability to navigate streaming platforms such as Twitch, YouTube Gaming, etc.

Social Media Savvy

Familiarity with popular trends, games, memes, and other influential streamers.

Video Editing

Skilled in editing videos for highlights, creating engaging and shareable content that captures key moments.
Soft Skills icon Soft Skills

Self-Discipline

Disciplined in following streaming schedules and managing personal workflow effectively.

Resourcefulness

Ability to innovate and solve technical or content challenges creatively.

Perseverance

Strong dedication to growing and engaging the audience, despite setbacks.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  • Do eSports Streamers have to play popular games to be successful streamers?
    When eSports Streamers are first starting out, it would be best to play popular games so that they can cater to the games’ bigger fanbases and gain followers. After gaining a steady following, eSports Streamers can diversify into playing games that aren’t as popular.
  • Must eSports Streamers have a good computer and set-up to stream?
    Having a decent computer and stable Internet connection would be extremely helpful for eSports Streamers. Lacking these two resources could result in choppy and slow streams, which could lose potential viewers. With that said, eSports Streamers do not need to have a super expensive setup to stream.
  • What are some legal considerations for streaming eSports?
    Some legal considerations include copyright laws, licensing for the music used during the stream, and adherence to the guidelines of the streaming platforms they utilise.
  • How do eSports Streamers handle toxic behaviours/harassment from viewers?
    eSports Streamers can implement chat moderation bots that mute certain keywords like vulgarities. They can also set clear chat rules, and have eSports Moderators to ensure order in the chat.
  • How do eSports Streamers manage their stream schedules?
    They need to ensure that their stream schedules are consistent. This allows viewers to have a rough idea of when they can begin watching. eSports Streamers should also make announcements before their streams so viewers can prepare to tune in when it starts.

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