How can women turn gaming hobbies into careers? On International Women’s Day, 10 women from the industry will share more about their career paths, the opportunities, and the challenges that come with it.
Here’s what it’s about: Those wanting to start in such a large and diverse industry as gaming can easily feel overwhelmed at first, especially when the industry is considered male-dominated.
On International Women’s Day, in connection with the “Girls & Gaming” initiative of our YouTuber network allyance, we are hosting a talk round on the streaming channel MAX about “Making a career as a woman in the industry”.
How can I establish myself as a woman in gaming? What soft skills are needed? And what opportunities exist at all? Many think of pure programming when it comes to game development, but the gaming industry has become so much more than that.
In the relaxed and interactive talk round, women from the industry will answer questions about their work and give tips to women and girls who want to establish themselves in gaming.
The program includes:
- Block 1: What is the gaming industry and how did you get there? + short Q&A
- Block 2: What are your tips for girls/women wanting to enter the industry? + short Q&A
- Block 3: What jobs are available in gaming and what do you need to succeed in the industry? + short Q&A
- Block 4: Q&A session with the community
The talk round aims to convey a comprehensive and honest picture of working in the industry.
The essentials at a glance
When does it start?
- Date: March 8th
- Time: from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Who is participating? The stream will feature 10 experts from various fields of the gaming industry who will share their experiences in their respective areas:
- Marylin Marx – Community Editor at GameStar
- Natascha Seuser – Conceptual Designer at Webedia
- Denise Ernst – Junior Talent Manager at allyance
- Maxi Graeff – Marketing Communications Manager Xbox at Microsoft
- Petra Fröhlich – Editor-in-Chief at GamesWirtschaft
- Rebecca “JustBecci” Raschun – Content Creator
- Alena “Tifa” Maurer – E-Sport Athlete
- Andrea Fricke – Game Designer at Ubisoft
- Annegret Montag – Research Associate at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
- Natascha Becker – Host & Video Producer at GameStar
The diverse areas of expertise convey as broad a picture as possible of the various opportunities available in gaming.
Where can I watch? You can follow the talk round on the Twitch channel “Monsters and Explosions” (MAX).
Come by and participate in discussions, ask questions, or just keep us company.
We look forward to seeing you!
