ABOUT THE KINGS LEAGUE
Kings League has become a global phenomenon that has revolutionized and elevated sport and entertainment to a new dimension. A new 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, with revolutionary rules aimed at uniting the best of football and e-sports. Passionate, optimist, open-minded and disruptive, we reimagine the game every day, all together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Freelance Recruiter to support hiring for the rapidly growing Kings League ecosystem in the US.
You will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top talent across multiple functions, working closely with internal stakeholders to build high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (sourcing, screening, interviewing)
Headhunt top profiles within sports, entertainment, and tech ecosystems
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines in the US market
Work closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategy
Ensure a smooth and premium candidate experience
Qualifications:
Proven experience in recruitment / headhunting (agency or in-house)
Strong exposure to sports, entertainment, media or tech ecosystems
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong sourcing skills and hunter mindset
Diversity & Inclusion commitment
At Kings League we strongly believe in building an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone can develop their full potential. We are committed to integrating people with any profile, independently of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, origin and/or disability status, and fostering a team where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. If you meet the requirements of the position, we invite you to send us your application; we value the richness that diversity brings and look forward to welcoming your talent and experience.
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