In partnership with Riot Games, 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), a US-based nonprofit that empowers talented women in need with scholarships and mentorship, announced the launch of their Riot Games Esports Broadcasting Cadetship to help accelerate the careers of women interstate in the behind-the-scenes roles that are crucial to the esports broadcasting and production industry.
“Cultivating diversity isn’t just a choice; it’s our obligation to the future of the esports industry,” says Allyson Gormley, Global Operations Director of Riot Games’ Broadcast Centres. “I am excited for our partnership with 1000 Dreams Fund and for the launch of our new cadetship program, where we hope to cultivate new talent that grows into roles within the esports broadcast production industry.”
The program kicks off on Wednesday, October 4, with a virtual information session launch event. Following the launch information session, the partners will host a series of four Masterclasses, starting on November 1, to help train people interested in esports careers as well as those who are interested in applying for one of two paid, three-month training cadetship positions at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Centre (RBC) in Dublin, Ireland, in 2024.
“We are thrilled to launch the Riot Games Esports Production Cadetship as it incorporates all 3 of our mission-driven pillars – FundHER, MentorHER, and HireHER – into an exciting new and needed program that will help accelerate the careers of women who desire careers in esports broadcast production,” said 1,000 Dreams Fund Founder and CEO Christie Garton. “Thanks to our incredible partner, Riot Games, we are not only able to offer exposure and insight into the esports industry to interested applicants through the masterclasses, but we’ll also be able to offer a paid cadetship at the end of the virtual training period to two deserving individuals.”
The Riot Games Esports Broadcasting Cadetship is a part of 1DF’s BroadcastHER Initiative, launched in 2018 to fuel the dreams of women who aspire to work in the gaming and esports industry. Interested applicants must first sign up and attend at least one of four Masterclasses.
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