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Global Influencer Manager II - 2XKO

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Senior
1 day ago

Job Description

About the Role

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critic and player acclaim. Since then, four more titles, including FPS-success VALORANT, have been added, with more in development. Across all of Riot's IP, players form the foundation of our communities, and often influencers and creators are an essential part of our player strategy. The Global Influencer Manager for 2XKO will work closely with Community and Publishing teams to execute influencer campaigns for Riot's upcoming fighting game, 2XKO, supporting digital and in-person activations, managing campaign logistics, and ensuring alignment with global goals. The role involves operationalizing plans, sharing best practices, and supporting regional influencer teams to ensure smooth execution and consistent player-first messaging. The position reports to the 2XKO Editor-in-Chief.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute global influencer campaigns for 2XKO and serve as the day-to-day operational partner for regional influencer teams, supporting execution, sharing updates, and resolving blockers.
  • Partner with Community, Brand, Creative, Social, and PR teams to champion player-first ideas and support the execution of globally integrated campaigns and strategies with global impact.
  • Monitor and report on influencer campaign performance, surfacing insights and learnings to help improve future executions and support broader campaign goals.
  • Coordinate the contracting and onboarding process for FGC influencers and creators in partnership with Riot's internal teams and vendors, ensuring timely setup and support across campaign touchpoints.
  • Partner with the Influencer Strategist to represent influencer efforts in regular syncs with Riot's Dev and Product teams, helping ensure campaign consistency and alignment across global and regional execution.
  • Act as a point-of-contact for creators, supporting day-to-day communications across streaming networks, platforms, social media, and community discussions; resolve issues related to content, product knowledge, and publishing needs.
  • Help strengthen relationships between creators, the fighting game community, and 2XKO.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience working within Influencer or Creator Marketing teams, including working directly with creators.
  • Knowledge of creator needs and pain points, including both with developing content and with the creator life cycle at all points in their journey.
  • Experience coordinating and executing projects based off defined strategies.
  • Understanding of best practices across social platforms and services in relation to influencer strategies (including X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube).
  • A network of influencer relationships, which includes experience working directly with FGC creators, streamers, and talent agencies.
  • Strong familiarity with the FGC (fighting game community).

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with Riot IP, inclusive of games, music, and entertainment.
  • Experience supporting the rollout of influencer campaigns in North America, with additional coordination alongside regional teams globally.
  • Experience working with agencies and vendors.
  • Experience with Games as a Service model titles.
  • Knowledge of the creators developing content within Riot Games' IPs, with a strong focus on North America and awareness of key voices in other regions.
  • Understanding of developer and creator collaborations.

Qualifications

  • Formal educational background is not explicitly specified, but relevant experience is emphasized.

Benefits & 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.

Working at Riot Games

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. We aim to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective every day. We value a collaborative spirit, decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players, and embodying player empathy. Riot is committed to equal employment opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 5, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Riot Games

Website

riotgames.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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