Principal Publishing Content Strategy (Editor in Chief)

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