eSports Live Broadcast Producer

Job Description

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 PC 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 Esports Live Broadcast Producer, you are accountable for overall delivery and quality of our esports events in SEA markets. You will liaise between Riot-hired vendors and contractors related to the event and broadcast production. You will be the main contact for building the production and many aspects and assets of the event (lighting design, scenic design, opening ceremony execution, video production needs, regional partners, different player management needs, press needs, broadcast needs), reporting to the Esports Live Broadcast Lead - SEA. You will also develop a forecast with the Esports Live Broadcast Lead, and build the production of the event within the forecasted budget. You will be the essential ''air traffic control'' for all departments (business development, press, photography, live ops, features) in Riot related to an event, along with vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities:
• Produce live Esports broadcasts. Craft show structure and source relevant show elements, assist in script review and talent development, test and incorporate new show builds and tech elements, build rundowns, and manage Esports staff.
• Liaise with all internal stakeholders such as esports product team, marketing, commercial partnership etc. and external stakeholders such as operation partners and vendors to determine scheduling, verify show info, accommodate sponsorship stunts, align online content and crossovers, rehearse and execute shows, and address all other broadcast needs.
• Manage the broadcast process from pre-production and load-in through wrap of show and load out.
• Know how to create a television show from start to finish.

Required Qualifications:
• Experience as a line producer
• Experience planning and managing budgets
• Managerial skills of managing multiple vendors of many people simultaneously
• For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with Autocad software
• Budget Management Software (MovieMagic, Showbiz, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets))
• Experience in the sports industry, having empathy towards sports fandom

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3znv4-18-218-70-93-42 in your application.