Esports Production Manager (LCS)

As a production manager at Riot, you are the lookout making sure our production teams have what they need to bring players the best esports productions possible.  Together with our Producers, Studio Operations Team, and Tech Team, you’ll work to meet all production needs and deliver shows on time and within budget.

You’ll work closely with a passionate team of Rioters that delivers the LCS broadcasts from our Santa Monica studios every week.  You’ll report to the Manager, esports Production Management and oversee the day to day broadcast operations for the League Championship Series productions in the Americas.  You’ll also lead the broadcast production management for road shows produced for the LCS.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate broadcast crew and staff scheduling needs with the studio operations team, ensuring esports broadcast needs are met
• Creation and distribution of show day schedules, call sheets, and production reports
• Manage day of show operations, directing a team of PAs, and ensuring workplace safety and employment law compliance for the crew 
• Manage external broadcast vendors from onboarding through final payment, driving workflows for contracts, POs, and budget management
• Assist with tracking and updating costs in the overall budget
• Manage, lead, and participate in a regular cadence of production meetings with both internal and external teams
• Manage broadcast requests for props, set decor, wardrobe, etc. 
• Liaise between broadcast and technical departments’ team leads to flag production asks and triage technical issues
• Vet road show venues and act as the primary operational contact to ensure production needs are met from the pre-production phase through on-site production

Required Qualifications: 

• At least 5 years in television production - preferably in a live environment
• Experience and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Applications, as well as the G Suite productivity apps (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.)
• Experience managing large crews and tracking payroll
• The ability to manage multiple departments and maintain alignment with goals between different teams

Desired Qualifications:

• Adept at multi-tasking and able to prioritize, knowing when to change focus  
• Being an avid gamer and esports enthusiast is not a requirement for this role (but it helps, so mention it in your cover letter if you are!)
• Experience with Airtable, or similar project management tools
• Knowledge of Autocad, and budget management software (Moviemagic, Showbiz, etc)
• Experience working in live sports
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

 

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.