Esports Event Producer

The Events Producer manages the production of our digital, studio and stadium events within North America. In this position, you will fill the role of the Events Producer for our live events in North America. You will use your strategic and creative expertise to help lead the design and execution of digital and in-person activations and events for live and broadcast audiences. Reporting to the Manager, Esports Event Management, you will help guide the creative and operational vision for our events, and partner with the Event Production, League Management, Publishing, Partnership and Broadcast teams to deliver on them. You will collaborate with a team of event producers, broadcast producers, and creative leads to deliver world-class events to our fans, providing guidance and support to every aspect of the show. Responsibilities: Communicate event project scope, schedules, deliverable dates, project status/action items and any other relevant information. Partner with creative and production teams to brainstorm and produce esports events, sharing learnings and documentation across products, events, and regions Prepare and present insights, reports, and recommendations to senior stakeholders as necessary Partner with our product team to curate the overall fan experience, and oversee the execution of our fan-facing event deliverables on-site for our products Partner to drive the creative vision for our shows for everything related to set design, creative audio and lighting, video — and develop a strong partnership with the Production team to deliver against the vision. Assist with developing data-driven insights for our events including budget, ticket sales, attendance figures, etc. Partner with creative and production teams to ideate and produce opening ceremonies, including the thematic, visual and special effects, music, live performances and more. Collaborate with the game development teams and other internal teams at Riot to seamlessly integrate in-game activities and content with our live events. Maintain relationships with the industry, including creative agencies, artistic talents, vendors and freelancers, and manage multiple vendors and partners through the execution of our events. Oversee vendor RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance tracking in alignment with procurement and Riot’s legal standards Coordinate with internal departments to align production timelines, resourcing, and deliverables Ensure compliance with internal policies and regional regulations while maintaining flexibility for creative execution Serve as a point of contact for regional and global stakeholders, escalating and resolving issues as needed Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in all production processes Partner with our Consumer Products team with regards to esports product merchandise, and merchandise planning for esports events Oversee planning and logistics for events, including staff travel, hotels, talent and VIP itineraries Plan and develop physical security plans and risk assessments for our esports events Required Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in production. Experience managing stakeholders and guiding teams through the execution of live events, shows, TV or film productions. Hands-on experience as an events producer or coordinating producer, with a solid background in events strategy, events production, and creative executions. Experience developing ticket sales strategies for events and managing ticket sales Knowledge of technical production, budgeting, vendor management, and operational logistics Desired Qualifications: Experience with large-scale events for 10,000+ attendees as well as small-scale events for a few hundred attendees Experience across both competitive esports and publishing/brand activations 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! Our Perks: Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information. At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. 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. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act. Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories: Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.