Riot Games · 10 hours ago
Esports Partner Solutions Strategist
Los Angeles, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRiot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. As an Esports Partner Solutions Lead, you’ll shape the strategic foundation of Riot’s global esports partnerships, architecting scalable systems and frameworks that power partner success across their portfolio of games and events.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Esports Inventory Ownership:Lead the development and stewardship of Riot’s centralized global esports inventory book. Define a clear taxonomy, maintain asset visibility across titles and events, and ensure alignment between partner packaging and strategic objectives. Collaborate with regional teams to scale the framework globally
Digital Content Management:Partner with Broadcast, Creative, and Publishing to curate, manage, and distribute digital content assets across Riot’s esports ecosystem. Build structured processes for tracking usage, approvals, and rights management to ensure consistency and high-quality delivery across digital and social channels
Strategic Ownership:Drive the partner solutions roadmap across Riot’s esports titles, aligning asset strategy, packaging, and go-to-market narratives with long-term brand and commercial goals
Pitch Development & Sales Enablement:Develop high-impact pitch decks, sales toolkits, and case studies that articulate Riot’s esports value proposition, showcase creative opportunities, and support new business and renewal conversations. Create scalable templates and storytelling frameworks that empower BD and Partner Management teams globally
Cross-Functional Leadership:Lead coordination between Esports BD, Partner Management, Creative, Legal, and Broadcast to ensure flawless partner delivery and scalable operational execution
Insights & ROI:Partner with research vendors (YouGov, Nielsen, etc.) to develop performance measurement frameworks that link digital content, asset utilization, and fan engagement to partner ROI
Pipeline & Reporting:Oversee Salesforce-driven dashboards and reports tracking partnership health, inventory usage, and pipeline velocity—ensuring visibility into key business metrics and performance indicators
Process Innovation: Build and refine internal documentation, approval flows, and asset management systems that streamline how global teams access and deploy esports assets
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in partner management, sponsorship strategy, strategic operations, or consulting—ideally in esports, sports, or entertainment
Proven experience developing or managing asset management or content systems for brand or sponsorship portfolios
Demonstrated excellence in building pitch decks, sales narratives, and executive presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced proficiency with CRM and inventory management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Airtable, Sponsorship Inventory)
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize insights into actionable business strategies
Deep understanding of the esports ecosystem, event operations, and sponsorship models
Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional initiatives across global teams
Preferred
Experience scaling digital content ecosystems or inventory management frameworks in sports or entertainment
Familiarity with asset rights management, metadata systems, or creative production pipelines
Financial literacy and comfort with forecasting, ROI modeling, and pipeline management
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and align diverse teams around shared goals
Passion for elevating fan and partner experiences through strategic storytelling and digital innovation
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (98)
2024 (65)
2023 (113)
2022 (80)
2021 (84)
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
2026-01-07
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