Senior Line Producer - Esports Content Services
In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends and has since become the most played PC game in the world, driving the growth of Esports. The Pubsports team manages major international tournaments, defines global policies, and provides services across regional leagues. Our vision is to create cultural moments around our Games, uniting players through passion, competition, and creativity.
Line Producers at Riot oversee the financial, administrative, and operational management of global events, regional arenas, studios, and remote broadcast facilities, ensuring alignment between budget, production, and strategic goals. As a Senior Line Producer within Esports Content Services, you will manage budgeting, financial tracking, and vendor relations for live events and studio operations, while improving workflows and documentation.
Reporting to the Director of Production Finance, you will be part of our remote broadcast facilities management team, partnering with global and regional stakeholders to allocate resources, make informed financial decisions, and standardize production processes across centers.
Responsibilities
1. Lead forecasting, vendor management, and cost negotiations for production finance operations worldwide.
2. Develop and improve procedures, systems, and workflows between regional and global teams.
3. Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring compliance and providing insights to creative and production teams.
4. Establish and optimize vendor SOPs, workflows, and documentation to enhance efficiency and standardization.
5. Oversee staffing, contingent workforce, and scheduling to meet operational needs.
6. Ensure smooth daily finance operations, resolving issues promptly.
7. Deliver operational and financial reports to leadership, analyzing production impacts.
8. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors for seamless operations.
9. Contribute to operational planning and scheduling, aligning resources with service requirements.
10. Participate in strategic planning, focusing on efficiency and financial sustainability.
11. Manage budgets in collaboration with production accounting and finance teams.
12. Facilitate creation and processing of POs, SOWs, and vendor payments through relevant systems.
13. Partner with finance, procurement, legal, and vendors globally for contracting and payments.
14. Understand vendor workflows to integrate best practices for cost management.
15. Ensure timely payments and policy adherence in collaboration with accounts payable.
Required Qualifications
* 8+ years in production and/or live events.
* 6+ years as a Line Producer or similar senior role.
* Hands-on experience managing live event production operations.
* Strong financial management skills in production contexts.
* Proven vendor partnership and documentation management skills.
* Experience with entertainment budget systems like Movie Magic, Showbiz, Xytech, and spreadsheets.
* Ability to improve processes and operational efficiencies.
Desired Qualifications
* 10+ years in production.
* 8+ years in line producing.
* Background in production accounting.
* Experience with remote broadcast centers and large-scale Esports productions.
* Strong analytical and strategic skills for cost and process optimization.
This role offers a chance to shape Riot’s global production capabilities, emphasizing craft, collaboration, and player-centric decision-making. We value your experience, personal connection to games, and empathy for players.
We provide comprehensive benefits, including health plans, life insurance, parental leave, disability coverage, retirement matching, charitable giving support, paid time off, and a play fund.
Riot fosters an inclusive culture based on the Summoner's and Community Codes, valuing diversity and promoting respect. We are committed to building the most inclusive company in gaming.
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