Riot Games · 4 weeks ago
Director of Label Affairs / General Manager
Los Angeles, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expRiot Games Music is an in-house label and publisher dedicated to creating and managing music content for Riot Games' universe. They are seeking a seasoned executive to oversee label operations and strategy, ensuring alignment with product and brand goals while managing partnerships and driving revenue growth.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute the overall strategy for RGM's recorded music releases and publishing catalog, ensuring alignment with Riot Games’ product, brand and content goals
Manage the operations for all label and publishing activities, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency
Establish and maintain best-in-class partnerships and processes for all aspects of the music business
Oversee all Business Affairs functions, including deal negotiation and execution for artist, producer, writer, and third-party partner agreements in partnership with Riot’s legal teams
Manage existing and forge new strategic external partnerships with Tencent, major labels, distributors, PROs (Performing Rights Organizations), CMOs (Collective Management Organizations), and other key music industry stakeholders
Ensure RGM is compliant with all global music copyright, licensing, and regulatory requirements
Direct the marketing and promotional strategy for all RGM releases, working closely with internal Riot marketing teams and external partners to maximize global reach and fan engagement
Manage and support artist partnerships at the highest levels of the global industry to drive catalog growth and Riot’s products goals
Supervise the administration of the RGM music catalog, including metadata management, content delivery, and registration with global rights organizations
Oversee all royalty accounting and reporting functions to ensure timely and accurate payments to artists, writers, and partners
Act as a General Manager, leading, mentoring, and developing a team of young professionals across various label functions (A&R, Operations, Marketing, Business Affairs)
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture within the RGM team
Qualification
Required
10-15 years of progressive leadership experience within the recorded music industry, with significant time spent in a label management or executive business affairs role
Deep expertise in music publishing, intellectual property law, and digital distribution
Experience in major Asian music markets including China and Korea
Proven track record of success in negotiating complex music deals and managing multi-million dollar budgets
Extensive network of relationships within the global music, technology, and entertainment industries
Track record of implementing cutting edge tools to drive innovation and operational efficiencies
Preferred
Experience managing music operations for a video game company or adjacent media/entertainment property
Working knowledge of the gaming and esports ecosystem
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creatively-driven, and entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
Open paid time off policy
Flexible work schedules
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
401k with company match
Company
Riot Games
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (70)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21M2018-12-31Series Unknown· $6M
2016-11-14Convertible Note
2011-02-01Acquired
Leadership Team
A. Dylan Jadeja
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Beck
Co-chairman, Co-founder
Recent News
2026-01-13
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