Senior Strategic Partnerships Specialist

As a Senior Strategic Partnerships Specialist, you will be responsible for driving the development and execution of partnerships to support campaign initiatives across our Games portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in Publishing and Game Studios to build authentic and culturally resonant partnerships and integrations in alignment with brand and product objectives. As a member of the Strategic Partnerships team, you will play a key role in developing and expanding our support for Game ecosystems and player experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Identify partner targets and develop partnerships in alignment with Game objectives (such as brand positioning, awareness, retention)
• Collaborate across teams to build and co-create culturally resonant, authentic partnership integrations and player experiences
• Drive partnership building from end-to-end, including sourcing, pitching, ideating, negotiating terms and contracts, valuation, and project managing
• Coordinate with teams including Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, and Production to execute and deliver these partnerships according to plan
• Partner with Legal to assess and mitigate risks
• Establish network and nurture relationships
• Engage with stakeholders to understand Game strategy, drive alignment for projects, and effectively communicate at all stages of the partnership development process
• Monitor and analyze performance and reception to inform strategy

Required Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of experience in brand partnerships, marketing, or product
• Experience creating partnerships or marketing integrations, especially with a cultural or community focus
• Experience working in an external-facing role, including relationship management and communication
• Experience operating in a matrixed organization while collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about games and able to empathize with the player experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of game development and/or games industry
• Experience working with culturally-focused brands or products
• Knowledge of growth, retention, and mobile strategies

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 has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to 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.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

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.