eSports Production Manager

Job Description

Esports Production Manager (APAC VALORANT)

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it's for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We're looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you're passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren't afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

As an Esports Production Manager for APAC VALORANT, you will work together wi th the VALORANT Esports team to launch and produce the new VALORANT Pacific League in 2023. You'll be responsible for strategy, planning, execution, tracking, and project management for event and broadcast production of the league.

As a Rioter in Seoul, you'll join a tight-knit group of exceptionally bright-minded individuals who share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention, and passion for gaming. Riot Games Korea is dedicated to creating tailored player experiences that show local players they aren't lost in translation.

Responsibilities:
• Lead strategic planning and project management for the event and broadcast production for the VALORANT Pacific League
• Oversee the vendor sourcing and hiring processes, including RFP, contract, payment, and reconciliation
• Create and manage the production budget to ensure we are spending wisely to deliver high quality content and experience for our fans
• Ensure the production vendors are delivering the creative vision for the product on broadcast and event
• Collaborate with Esports Product, Marketing, and Commercial Partnerships teams to ensure all product requirements are met at the production level
• Coordinate with the Global Event, Broadcast, and Production teams to ensure the adherence of the global production guidelines both internally and externally
• Communicate project deliverables, priorities, and any changes to and between the internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of work experience in product, production, or project management with oversight responsibilities for multiple, large-scale projects
• Experience creating and managing budgets
• Experience managing vendors
• Proficiency in both Korean and English

Desired Qualifications:
• 7+ years of cumulative work experience
• Experience working on event, broadcast or content production in sports or esports
• Experience working with or at an esports production vendor

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq94xx-3-144-113-197-42 in your application.