Esports. A World-Class Supplement to a World-Class Education.

 

Academic Integrations

EMU Esports works closely with various Eastern Michigan University academic departments. This collaboration is designed to deliver a student experience, in and out of the classroom, which utilizes esports as a vehicle of learning valuable professional skills.

Broadcast LIVE Commentary Class Project

Students taking Radio TV News Writing (CTAT 334) have the opportunity to appear as live commentators on the official EMU broadcast in order to satisfy a project requirement.

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Facility Cooperation

Both the Digital Media Production Department and the EMU Esports program have dedicated broadcasting facilities. When necessary, these facilities are able to be shared for large and or unique projects.

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Sports & Events Management Class Project

Starting in the Fall of 2024, students taking a Sports Event Management course will be able to work with the esports program to plan and execute an event of their choosing.

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Organizational Theory Honors Project

Students taking Organizational Theory & Behavior (MGMT 386) have the opportunity to earn honors credit by working in pairs on a 25 page research report. This project studies managerial trends in the esports industry and provides actionable recommendations to EMU Esports leadership.  

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Additional academic integrations are being developed with the following departments:

Arts Management, Graphic Design, SAG, and Marketing.

Student Internships

Professional, concise, & thoroughly creative

Developed in collaboration with EMU faculty, these positions are designed to deliver team-based practical learning experiences. When working with EMU Esports, each student is given professional-grade responsibilities and expectations in their respective fields. With this in mind, a willingness to learn and grow is the most important trait desired in applicants.

Most positions will either be directly or indirectly involved with the work schedule events. Applicants will be expected to have availability for events outlined in their job descriptions.

Work Schedule

  • Mon: 4-6 p.m. - CREATIVE staff meeting
    Tue: 6-10 p.m. ESC match days
  • Wed: 6-10 p.m. ESC match days
  • Thu: Media day optional
  • Fri: 4-6p m.  COMPETITIVE staff meeting
  • Sat & Sun: N/A
  • Esports Operations Attendant  Expand dropdown

    Facility Responsibilities:

    • Attend scheduled shifts in the Esports Lounge
    • Maintaining the Esports Lounge’s schedule and the schedule of creative staff
    • Administer a check-in process for all students entering the Esports Lounge
    • Perform all of the following duties when possible:
      • Cleaning/stowing used equipment
      • Offering IT support to guests and players
      • Welcoming guests who'd like to tour/explore the facility
      • Ensuring the security of the facility

    Administrative Responsibilities:

    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Esports Coordinator and or Student Managers. This position provide attendants with a wide range of operational experiences ranging from creative to competitive realms.
     

    Hourly Rate: $12.50 (up to 29 hours per week)

    Class Credit: Not available

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  • Unscripted Broadcast Internship Expand dropdown

    Live Broadcast Responsibilities:

    • Attend ESC match days as scheduled and the CREATIVE staff meeting
    • Maintaining the broadcast’s schedule and the schedule of staff required for that broadcast
    • Develop new, creative, efficient, or otherwise fun additions to the broadcast
    • Study and perform all of the following ROTATING roles as assigned in the EMU Esports unscripted broadcast (two per week) - all relevant training will be provided:
      • Technical Director
      • Producer
      • Audio Engineer
      • Replay Operations
      • In-Game Camera Operations
      • Studio Camera/Lighting/Props Technician
      • On-Screen Talent / Commentary (optional)

     

    Hourly Rate: $12.50 (12-15 hours per week)

    Class Credit: 3 hours eligible through DMCJ required internship

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  • Scripted Productions Internship Expand dropdown

    Production Responsibilities:

    • Assist in the research, writing, production, filming, and editing of the fourth entry to EMU Esports' Beyond The Nest documentary series and other productions. (3rd entry: College League of Legends)
    • Coordinate with the institutional marketing department & the digital media production department to either proof project work or request additional equipment/supplies deemed necessary in video production
    • Coordinate with EMU Esports staff to schedule content shoot location, participants, schedule, equipment requirements, and more.
    • Attend the CREATIVE staff meeting and video shoots as scheduled
    • Work with the following EMU Esports staff teams to plan, shoot, and edit short form promotional content featuring EMU Esports players, teams, or facilities:
      • Digital marketing
      • Unscripted broadcasting
      • Graphic design

     

    Hourly Rate: $12.50 (12-15 hours per week)

    Class Credit: 3 hours eligible through DMCJ required internship

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  • Graphic & Visual Design Student Specialist Expand dropdown

    Graphic Design Responsibilities:

    • Attend the CREATIVE staff meeting and Thursday video shoots as scheduled
    • Work with other creative team members to produce content in some or all of the following areas:
      • Social media posts
      • Broadcast 2D graphic overlays
      • Broadcast 3D graphic transitions and effects
      • Website pages, banners, and buttons
      • Fliers and other promotional materials
      • Merchandising and outfitting
      • Esports facility interior design (ie. Wall graphics, stickers, equipment)
      • Create compelling graphics to share across social and physical channels

     

    Hourly Rate: $12.50 (12-15 hours per week)

    Class Credit: 3 hours eligible through DMCJ required internship

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  • Integrated Marketing Student Specialist Expand dropdown

    Digital Marketing Responsibilities:

    • Maintain a communications schedule which includes all content to be released on all EMU Esports marketing channels (Discord, social media platforms, and on-campus promos)
    • Develop both original and reusable content which can be used on all marketing channels
    • Engineer and promote a brand identity for EMU Esports, and its players and teams
    • Manage a dedicated marketing budget to further enhance the quality of released content
    • Provide EMU Esports management with a detailed monthly marketing report detailing current and previous marketing statistics as well as offering actionable recommendations and analysis

    On-Campus Marketing Responsibilities:

    • Attend the CREATIVE staff meeting and Thursday photoshoots as scheduled
    • Maintain a schedule of EMU Esports staff  who will man weekly informational tables in the Student Center
    • Arrange the distribution of fliers and other physical marketing materials
    • Collaborate with other programs or events on campus to include esports in their public outreach mediums

    Media Relations Responsibilities:

    • Work with on campus media outlets such as The Eastern Echo to promote the esports program and it’s activities
    • Coordinate with the institutional marketing department to publicize press releases or to request coverage
     

    Hourly Rate: $12.50 (12-15 hours per week)

    Class Credit: 3 hours eligible through Marketing or Arts & Entertainment Management Co-op elective internship

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  • Short-Form Content Student Specialist Expand dropdown

    Digital Marketing Responsibilities:

    • Maintain a communications schedule which includes all content to be released on all EMU Esports marketing channels (Discord, social media platforms, and on-campus promos)
    • Develop both original and reusable content which can be used on all marketing channels
    • Engineer and promote a brand identity for EMU Esports, and its players and teams
    • Manage a dedicated marketing budget to further enhance the quality of released content
    • Provide EMU Esports management with a detailed monthly marketing report detailing current and previous marketing statistics as well as offering actionable recommendations and analysis
    • Attend the CREATIVE staff meeting and Thursday photoshoots as scheduled

    Content Responsibilities:

    • Manage the full production process for EMU Esports short form video content to maintain twice weekly pre-scheduled release dates
    • Oversee the creative direction of all short form content projects to ensure that released videos are culturally relevant, attention grabbing, and representative of the EMU Esports brand
     

    Hourly Rate: $12.50 (12-15 hours per week)

    Class Credit: 3 hours eligible through Marketing or Arts & Entertainment Management Co-op elective internship

  • Competitive Development Student Specialist Expand dropdown

    Tournament Organizing Responsibilities:

    • Attend the COMPETITIVE staff meeting
    • Organize and execute an esports competition utilizing EMU Esports facilities at least twice per semester. Competitions must involve EMU students and its wider community. 
    • Assist in the organization and execution of EMU Esports regional scholastic invitationals and miscellaneous on site competitions.

    Athlete Success Coaching Responsibilities:

    • Meet with individual EMU Esports varsity and junior varsity athletes to further enable and evaluate their out-of-game personal success. These meetings will follow a designed conversation template approved by EMU Sports Management Faculty. 
    • Provide EMU Esports management with monthly reports on the outcomes of above meetings highlighting related data and trends whilst also providing actionable organizational recommendations to improve athlete success out-of-game.

    Recruitment Evaluations Responsibilities:

    • Attend and participate in discovery-level recruitment calls to interview prospective freshmen and transfer talent with Team Managers. Participation in these calls will relate to answering questions about student life and success in college. 
     

    Hourly Rate: $12.50 (10 hours per week)

    Class Credit: Can satisfy either the 60 or 450 hour required Sports Management internship

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  • Recruitment & Team Manager Expand dropdown

    Recruitment Responsibilities:

    • Attend the COMPETITIVE staff meeting
    • Assist the Esports Coordinator in communicating with recruitment prospects as to introduce them to the EMU Esports community
    • Man weekly informational tables on campus to inform the general EMU student body of esports program activities and opportunities

    Team Management Responsibilities:

    • Oversee and report on the quality of coaching, and coaching decisions, provided to the roster
    • Ensure their team meets the following practice and competition expectations:
      • Minimum 10 hours of team practice per week
      • Minimum competition via regular season matches
    • Accommodate and support competitive rosters in administrative activities not directly related to the act of competing itself. This includes activities such as:
      • Communicating with tournament organizers and other EMU Esports staff
      • Arranging any necessary travel logistics including transportation, accommodations, and dining
      • Ensuring competitively viable practice and competition environments
      • Regularly gauging team productivity, culture, and overall health
     

    Hourly Rate: $12.50/hr (6 hours per week) + $1000 competitive scholarship

    Class Credit: Not available

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Individual Annual Accolades

Each award will be presented as a jersey printed with the recipient’s name and in-game name framed with an internal plaque detailing the award and its recipient. Furthermore, the awards will be displayed in the EMU Esports facility for the next Fall and Winter semester to then be permanently given to the recipient.

The Most Improved Player award is intended to recognize a player who developed significantly over the previous Fall and Winter seasons. Whether this development is found in their skill-level or their teamwork, individual growth in an official EMU Esports competitive roster (varsity, junior varsity) is what qualifies top candidates.

Nominators

  • Coaching Staff
  • Varsity Players
  • Junior Varsity Players

Selection

Esports Coordinator

Recipients

24' - Anson "Astrosmash" Eberle

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The Most Valuable Player award is intended to recognize a player who was a leading factor in their team’s successes during the Fall and Winter seasons. Whether their performance in game or out of game was pivotal, their success in an official EMU Esports competitive roster (varsity, junior varsity) is what qualifies top candidates.

Nominators   

  • Coaching Staff
  • Varsity Players
  • Junior Varsity Players

Selection     

Esports Coordinator

Recipients

24' - Nicholas "GXTES" Warren-Green

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The Creative Innovation award is intended to recognize a student employee who brought new and valuable ideas or systems to EMU Esports. Work over both Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters may be considered to qualify a top candidate.

Nominators   

Student Staff

Selection     

Esports Coordinator

Recipients

24' - Sri "GenAverage" Vakulabharanam

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The professional leadership award is intended to recognize a student employee who exhibited high level leadership skills as a complement to or in the absence of EMU Esports professional staff. Work over both Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters may be considered to qualify a top candidate.

Nominators   

Student Staff

Selection

Esports Coordinator

Recipients

24' - David "House" Yuhaus

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Named after the esteemed EMU alumni and founder of Gamers Outreach, Zach Wigal, the Wigal “Play” Award is intended to recognize an EMU student, staff, or faculty member who does good work through play. Throughout their life and in their involvement with EMU Esports, top candidates are individuals who embody the ideals of joy, kindness, and perseverance. Acting as a reflection of the Gamers Outreach mission to promote healing through play, this individual brings out the best in those around them.

Nominators

  • Any EMU student
  • Staff
  • Faculty member

Selection   

Popular vote

Recipients

24' - Owain "Glavon" Kert

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Expand Your Network

Connecting with EMU Esports can give you the chance to connect with many top gaming and or esports organizations. Take advantage of awesome opportunities such as earning high paying contract work, attending major conventions, and receiving exclusive event access to world-class LANS!

Esports Contract Work
Pictured is Owain "Glavon" Kert and Hunter "Silverbee" Harrison on their 2023 trip to work for a week in Cincinnati. They supported a Gamers Outreach gaming event in a local children's hospital and explored the city on their off time!