Manager, Narrative Writing - Creative eXpressions

As Narrative Writers at Riot, we work directly with product teams and creative direction to create excellent content for our players. We are responsible for the quality of our written words, regardless of the format in which they are delivered, and for pushing the boundaries of what is possible with our tech and tools. We lean on years of experience to help build some of the most globally iconic characters and worlds in gaming.

As a Manager, Narrative Writing on Creative eXpressions, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Narrative Direction, partnering to build and support a world-class team of storytellers. You will write alongside—and help to guide and develop—Narrative Writers and Editors working on League of Legends and other products in the Runeterra IP. You will assist Leads in delivering seasonal narrative content, as well as pitch and write for champions, skinline thematics, minigames, and modes that will surprise and delight players across the world.

Responsibilities:

• Execute high-quality narrative content for in-game VO and written materials, ensuring alignment with vision, quality, and timelines
• Manage team growth and contribute to performance reviews, career development, and hiring processes
• Participate in Narrative craft reviews and provide feedback to other members of the team on a regular basis
• Collaborate with leadership to address challenges and drive initiatives that improve team efficiency and output
• Contribute to the development of creative processes for writing and editing at Riot, providing SME feedback in areas of expertise 
• Provide input on how Narrative connects to the long-term creative direction
• Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders and product teams
• Help to drive improvements to Riot Games' global multi-language processes (including sensitivity consideration)
• Advocate for narrative craft consistency by communicating Writing & Editing discipline efforts, sharing best practices, and contributing as an active community member

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional industry experience
• 4+ years experience in game writing, and at least one other narrative medium (e.g. prose, VO, comics, interactive stories, etc)
• 2+ years of management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience delivering quality work in partnership with other creative disciplines
• Experience with creating content for translation into other languages

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the League of Legends intellectual property, and its current range of narrative expressions
• Experience with the creation of story and game content within existing IPs, for game product releases or in direct support of them
• Experience delivering timely, clear, and actionable Narrative craft feedback
• Experience in formal mentoring
• Experience working on a live game

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and 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.