It’s important to keep in mind that playing the game isn’t the only thing these streamers do when they’re sent live by thousands of people.
Unlike basketball players, for example, whose job is quite simple – to play the game well – professional Fortnite and other video game players are primarily entertainers.
Ninja isn’t just about being good at Fortnite. He also has to communicate with the live audience all the time while broadcasting the game.
This includes commenting on games, answering questions, and creating a productive experience for everyone who watches – even when they are not winning.
All of this needs to be practiced – and he had plenty of them. He was a professional Halo player (another first-person scorer) before Fortnite became popular.
Technically, a job is anything that can bring you a salary. Video games are his primary source of income – a much more common occupation than you might think.