Principal, Publishing Content Strategy (Editor ... @ Riot Games
placeLos Angeles, California, United States
businessOn Site
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Overview
Riftbound is looking for a seasoned communications professional to lead communications vision for Riot’s first tabletop TCG game while also supporting work for Legends of Runeterra. In this role, you will serve as the Editor in Chief, directing a team of communications, community, social, influencer, and content specialists across Riot's game ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a matrixed team across player communications and content planning.
- Operate as Editor in Chief to drive the day-to-day player experience.
- Define and align player facing content with strategic business outcomes.
- Collaborate with Publishing and Brand leadership on narrative and ecosystem planning.
- Champion grassroots and community-led initiatives in the TCG space.
- Communicate regular updates on community sentiment and content performance.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in product strategy, PR, content strategy, communications, or community management.
- 7+ years of experience with tabletop gaming audiences.
- 5+ years of team leadership experience.
- Deep fluency in global gaming culture and hobby subcultures.
- Proven ability to execute multi-regional, multi-platform communications strategies.
Desired Qualifications & Perks
Applicants should be autodidacts who follow current online conversations. Riot offers flexible work schedules, competitive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, parental leave, a 401K match, and an open paid time off policy. Riot Games champions a player-first, collaborative culture.
Key skills/competency
- TCG
- Content Strategy
- Communications
- Team Leadership
- Community Management
- Digital & Physical Media
- Editing
- Campaign Management
- Gaming Culture
- Strategic Planning
How to Get Hired at Riot Games
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant TCG and communications experience.
- Research Riot Games: Understand their culture and player-first mission.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize team and strategy successes.
- Prepare for multi-disciplinary interviews: Review your digital and physical content projects.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review modern content management systems.
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Practice digital and physical media integration.
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Analyze cross-platform communications tools.
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Study campaign analytics basics.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe leading a diverse team.
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Share a challenge in digital communications.
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Explain a time you adapted strategy rapidly.
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Discuss fostering community engagement.
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