Riot Games

Lead insights agenda for Teamfight Tactics publishing, esports, and platform experiences by managing research workstreams, developing player segmentations, supporting global marketing experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. | 7+ years in insights roles with 3+ years leadership, experience in publishing insights for multinational organizations, expertise in brand tracking, audience segmentation, social/digital marketing analytics, and strong communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders. | The Insights discipline helps empower Rioters' decision-making to be more data-informed. We're an interdisciplinary group of scientists, consultants, and strategists from all sorts of backgrounds who join together to represent and advocate for gamers around the world. We believe that illuminating the globally diverse experiences, behaviors, and needs of gamers is critical to Riot living up to our player-focused mission. We're a group united by our love of games, science, and helping others succeed. As the Teamfight Tactics Publishing Insights Lead, you will own the insights agenda for TFT’s publishing, Esports and platform experiences. You will define and manage workstreams to deeply understand our different audience segments, guide publishing experimentation, and help regional teams tailor content strategies that scale efficiently. You’ll work closely with global publishing and growth Project Managers to understand how players discover, engage, and return to TFT across mobile and PC. You will collaborate effectively with the TFT Development and Insights Leads to achieve your team’s goals. This hybrid position offers a blend of onsite collaboration at our global headquarters in Santa Monica, CA, and the flexibility of remote work. Responsibilities: • Conduct custom insights work in support of TFT Publishing questions, including publishing, esports, and platform product strategy, in combination with prioritization set by the TFT leadership team. • Build campaign tracking and impact frameworks for TFT’s global publishing efforts, including partnering with global marketing to design and assess experiments in regional content delivery • Take accountability for the availability and quality of data needed to support all Publishing Insights work through working with central data engineering teams • Develop insights that inform tone, channel, and creator strategy for TFT players. • Lead work that defines and evolves publishing-focused TFT player segmentations, integrating behavioral and attitudinal data into actionable personas. • Partner with Regional Publishing Leads across the globe to support global-to-regional publishing strategy with localized insights and comparative benchmarking. • Partner with publishing PMs on campaign evaluation, creative testing, and player touchpoint measurement that help guide new product strategy methods. • Drive a continuous learning cycle in the PubSports organization utilizing A/B testing frameworks and KPIs for marketing experimentation and learning agendas for TFT. • Partner with the Ecosystem Insights Lead, Central Analytics and Infrastructure Enablement leads on ecosystem-wide efforts like audience frameworks, performance standards, and cross-game learnings. Required Qualifications: • 7+ years in insights roles, with expertise in either research or analytics; 3+ years in leadership roles. • Demonstrated experience leading publishing insights for a large multinational organisation • Deep understanding of brand tracking, audience segmentation, and social/digital marketing analytics. • Strong communication with ability to influence across creative/product oriented and technical audiences. • Ability to synthesize behavioral, survey, and social data into compelling narratives for creative and executive stakeholders. • Experience applying mixed methods approaches to high-impact strategic problems and working in a high stakes, cross-functional environment. Desired Qualifications: • Experience leading Publishing Insights work in the gaming or entertainment sectors • Understanding of TFT player behaviors and motivations across platforms and experience as a TFT player. • Experience building insights support for mobile game publishing. • Experience managing brand or creative testing in experimental markets. 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 and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is 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.

Lead subregional publishing strategies, manage budgets and teams, represent regional needs globally, and drive community engagement and product ecosystem success. | 8+ years in game publishing with regional team leadership, 5+ years management experience in gaming/media, budget oversight, global company experience, and deep fighting game genre knowledge. | As the 2XKO Pub Lead for AMER, you will be responsible for leading the publishing efforts and community engagement in locally served countries and languages within your subregion. Reporting to the GM of Americas, you will drive subregional strategies aligned with the broader regional and global objectives. Your deep understanding of market trends and cultural nuances will be critical as you work to deliver exceptional value to players while ensuring optimal operational efficiency and performance.You will play a key role in advocating for your subregion’s needs in global decision-making processes and ensuring that subregional product ecosystems and community involvement thrive. In this role, you’ll also oversee budgeting and resource allocation to support the successful execution of regional goals.Responsibilities:Develop and execute subregional strategies aligned with regional and global priorities, focusing on product ecosystems, community engagement, and market trends.Oversee subregional budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and tracking performance to optimize results.Recommend and align country-based OKRs linked to regional key results, set performance indicators, and track publishing efforts' performance. Support teams in maintaining a data-informed perspective on their work and individual expectations.Represent the region in ecosystem-level conversations, participating in key workstreams to ensure regional needs are addressed.Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring regional needs are prioritized in global decision-making.Identify risks in regional projects and provide cultural and market expertise to ensure alignment with global strategies.Build and manage a high performing, regionally diverse team. Recruit and mentor team members and foster a diverse and growth-oriented team environment.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or comparable work experience.8+ years of experience in game publishing or a similar field, with a focus on leading regional or subregional teams to deliver on product, marketing, and ecosystem goals.5+ years of experience in management roles within gaming, sports, or media industries.Proven experience in managing regional budgets, including allocating resources effectively and tracking financial performance.Significant experience in launching or scaling game products or services across different regions or markets.Extensive experience working in a global video game or entertainment company, with a strong understanding of the fighting game genre player base and community.Deep understanding of cultural nuances and regional market trends, with the ability to advocate for local needs in global decision-making.Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects or initiatives simultaneously, ensuring alignment with global goals, timelines, and budget constraints.Desired Qualifications:Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in business, marketing, or a related field.Multilingual capabilities relevant to the subregions, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and partners.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies for publishing and community engagement.Proven success working in a matrixed environment, managing cross-functional teams across various geographies.Deep expertise in the fighting game genre, including its market dynamics, competitive scene, player communities, and cultural impact.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.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming .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 dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Manage and grow Riot’s relationships with key platform partners, drive business development and growth strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, execute partnership initiatives, and analyze partnership performance. | 5+ years in business development or partnerships within console/mobile ecosystems, strong negotiation and communication skills, experience working with internal teams and external platform partners, and familiarity with platform business models and policies. | As the 1st Party Platform Partnerships Strategist III, you will manage and grow Riot’s relationships with key platform partners across the console and mobile ecosystem—including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Apple, Google, Samsung, and Epic. Your primary focus will be to identify strategic opportunities that drive distribution, engagement, and business impact for Riot’s titles on these platforms. This role is grounded in business development, account strategy, and partner execution, but also requires strong cross-functional coordination to align internal product, publishing, and operational teams around joint goals. You will play a critical role in shaping how Riot shows up across console and mobile platforms globally, ensuring our priorities are understood, our products are supported, and our potential is fully realized. Reporting to the Global Head of Platform Partnerships, this role demands a strategic mindset, strong external partner management, and comfort working across technical, operational, and commercial workstreams. Responsibilities: Strategic Account Ownership • Act as the primary BD and account lead for assigned 1P platform partners • Develop, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with key partner contacts across business, product, marketing and platform operations • Negotiate and secure support for distribution, merchandising, pilot programs, and new initiatives aligned to Riot’s growth goals • Partner with legal, finance, and product stakeholders to negotiate agreements, evaluate partner programs, and structure new deal opportunities Business Development & Growth Strategy • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand Riot’s presence and impact across mobile and console storefronts • Analyze platform trends, evolving policy landscapes, and market shifts to proactively recommend new areas of investment • Build and refine business cases for feature adoption, technology integration, or co-development that aligns with partner roadmaps • Serve as a thought partner to game and publishing leads on go-to-market planning, regional rollout strategy, and ongoing growth initiatives for platform-supported products Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Riot’s game teams, central publishing, live ops, compliance, and regional publishing teams to ensure platform needs and timelines are incorporated into broader launch and content planning • Act as the internal voice of the platform partners, helping translate their priorities, constraints, and capabilities into actionable internal guidance • Coordinate internally across stakeholders to ensure alignment on execution, risk management, and business value Operational & Executional Support • Drive execution of partnership initiatives from concept through completion, ensuring deal terms are upheld, timelines are met, and deliverables are tracked • Support partner milestone planning, post-launch follow-ups, and escalations as needed • Maintain partner-facing materials and documentation, including business reviews, account summaries, and success trackers Performance Analysis & Reporting • Track and analyze the performance of partnerships and programs to assess ROI and inform future planning • Collaborate with insights and finance to develop internal reports on partner impact and contribution to broader publishing goals Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or account management, ideally within the console or mobile games ecosystem • Deep familiarity with platform business models, policies, and commercial programs across console and mobile (e.g., submission processes, revenue models, content featuring, co-marketing frameworks) • Demonstrated success driving external partnerships from pitch through execution • Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to represent Riot’s needs while building durable, trusted relationships • Experience working across internal product, marketing, legal, and operational teams to drive strategic outcomes • High attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex workstreams, partner asks, and internal dependencies simultaneously Desired Qualifications: • Experience working directly with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Apple App Store, or Google Play • Familiarity with regional differences in mobile/console partner programs • Analytical fluency and comfort with performance data, business case modeling, and partner ROI • Background in gaming, digital media, or platform strategy • Gamer/Gaming Enthusiast 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 players' experiences, this could be your role! 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. • (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $166,600.00 - $232,800.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.