APAC Lol eSports Product Strategist

Job Description

Riot Games was established in 2006 by avid 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 and has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the dramatic growth of esports. Over the last few years, Riot has put the ''s'' in Riot Games, adding Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT and Wild Rift to our roster of games and esports. In the pursuit of driving competition and being the most player focused game studio on the planet, we're looking for passionate professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. We embrace those who see things differently and aren't afraid to experiment. That's where you come in.

As our APAC LoL Esports Product Strategist, you will report to the Head of LoL Esports for APAC, support the management of operations teams across the region, and work with the Product and competitive operations teams based in Singapore. You will join a lean but impactful team of sports professionals to support the governance and operation of the most sophisticated esports ecosystems in the world. In line with product goals, you will execute the vision for the competitive ecosystem across League of Legends esports in the region and foster a healthy business environment for teams and professional players alongside world-class esports entertainment for fans.

In addition to executing the product vision, you will also be designing, building, and articulating programs to further the ecosystem.

Responsibilities:
Operational
• Directly support all LoL Esport leagues in APAC and work with local vendors, publishers, and esports operators to develop the ecosystem.

Ecosystem Development
• Partner with the Regional Competitive Operations leads and Regional Product Leads, to further develop the competitive pyramid with the goal of ensuring that Riot Esports maintains its position as the most engaging and fan-focused competition in sports with a path to pro that is clear and accessible.
• Oversee the execution of Player Engagement initiatives in APAC to ensure players are supported at the outset of their career, during their career, and after they've retired

Competition Management
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Vendors and Esports operators in APAC for the execution of match operations and league management and ensure best practices are shared and implemented across all competitions

Product Development
• Partner with Regional teams in the Content Services team to oversee and develop best practices for the continued development of the product. This includes analyzing viewership data, audience behavioral trends, and championing your ideas to drive positive viewership and continued business health of the ecosystem.
• Understand the ecosystem and its stakeholders like the back of your hand. This includes understanding the issues faced and the unique perspective of every major player in the ecosystem - Teams, fans, partners, organizers, and players.

Required Qualifications: (if there are Specific Game Requirements, they would be placed here)
• You have a minimum of 3+years experience in the field of sports consulting, management or esports operations.
• You have a minimum of 1-2+ years experience managing vendors
• You are capable of using your excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively work and negotiate with internal and external partners and sponsors
• You are a fan of sports or esports

Desired Qualifications:
• You have experience participating in sports or competitive gaming
• You have the ability to travel between Singapore and neighboring regional countries

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking 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!

We offer medical, dental, and vision plans that cover you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children. Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage are also available. Riot will support your retirement benefits with a company match, and double down on your donations of time and money to non-profit charitable organizations. Balance between work and personal life is encouraged with open paid time off, and a play fund so you can broaden and deepen your personal relationship with games.

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).

Don't forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive many applications, but we'll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you Dare to Dream and Execute with Excellence.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjjw4b-18-225-31-159-42 in your application.