The Workplace Experience Team (WE) at Riot is just that - Rioters'
experience in the workplace. We are a diverse group of disciplines focused on
how Rioters engage with our workplace. This includes Physical Security for our
safety; Facilities Operations for our buildings and maintenance; Food and
Events programs for daily engagement; Media Systems for our collaboration,
presentations, and entertainment; and Occupancy Planning to help us understand
how we occupy our world and ways to improve it.
As an Internal Events Producer on the Workplace Experience team, you will
be hands on enabling and supporting large scale media based events and
presentations, with a focus on the technical capabilities. This includes, but
is not limited to, operating audio boards, broadcast video switchers,
streaming encoders, operating cameras, lighting boards, talent handling,
defining the technical production team day of events and more. With critical
events live streaming constantly, you are supporting the preventative
maintenance, and software updates for equipment in large scale events spaces
globally. You will work to develop what the future of communication,
collaboration, and presentation looks like at Riot. The ideal candidate will
have at least 5 years of experience in technical event production, possess
strong knowledge of event planning and equipment, and think creatively about
solutions.
Responsibilities:
Work with Internal Events Manager to support the design and implementation
of technical solutions related to Riot Games' internal technical event
production.
Maintain studio control room and podcast room (TriCaster, SoftTron, Audio
Board, Lighting Boards, Teleprompter, Comms Gear etc.)
Schedule crew including Technical Director, Audio, and Engineers to work
live events, based on budget, availability of internal employees, and
leadership approval
Schedule and oversee production programs, call times, rehearsals, and tech
checks based on incoming content and programming requests
Create and Document clear procedures for technical production including
but not limited to, power on/off cycles, networking, troubleshooting,
streaming, recording and broadcasting. This includes templates and
checklists for each working station in the studio and control room based
on use case.
Produce live and pre-recorded content out of studio for incoming
requests/bookings, including podcast programming
Research, recommend, and support the implementation of new/emergent
technologies and improvements for studio equipment in collaboration with
Internal Events Manager and A/V team
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners and
stakeholders to provide outstanding customer service throughout the entire
event process
Gather event requirements, objectives, and details to ensure successful
event set up, rehearsals, execution and strike
Completion of projects and tasks assigned by, or coordinated with the
Internal Events Manager
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in broadcast engineering or other relevant major. Equivalent
studio and production work experience may be substituted
3-5+ years of experience in technical event production and planning
Experience as a studio engineer or technical director with live stream and
broadcast production flows
Industry certification and/or hardware/software experience (i.e., Dante,
Video Switchers, NDI)
Deep understanding of current Audio, Video, and NDI Protocols
Knowledge of stream encode/decode, and network storage
Knowledge of Technical Event Production Equipment and hybrid environments
Experience with set up and execution of Podcast programming
Strong skills in root cause analysis, organization, troubleshooting live
stream and studio equipment points of failure
Ability to work flexible production schedules based on live programming
Ability to provide remote support when needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to frame
issues clearly
Experience with file-based workflows and knowledge of enterprise media
asset management systems
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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.
(Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $91,000.00 -
$126,100.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company
match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term
disability + open PTO.
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, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for
Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).