Director of Music Affairs / General Manager

Riot Games Music (RGM) has an in-house label and publisher that creates, licenses, releases, and manages a diverse catalog of music content for Riot Games' universe of titles and virtual artists, including VALORANT, League of Legends , K/DA, and Pentakill. We are dedicated to delivering world-class music experiences that deepen player immersion and expand the creative boundaries of gaming.

Riot Games Music is seeking a seasoned and dynamic executive to take on the role of Director of Music Affairs and General Manager. This individual will be the driving force behind the recorded music and publishing efforts of RGM, overseeing all label operations and strategy. This is a critical leadership position requiring a deep understanding of the global music industry, exceptional business acumen, and a passion for managing and mentoring high-performing teams.

Responsibilities:

Label and Publishing Strategy & Operations:

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for RGM's recorded music releases and publishing catalog, ensuring alignment with Riot Games’ product, brand and content goals.
• Manage the operations for all label and publishing activities, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain best-in-class partnerships and processes for all aspects of the music business.

Business Affairs & External Partnerships:

• Oversee all Business Affairs functions, including deal negotiation and execution for artist, producer, writer, and third-party partner agreements in partnership with Riot’s legal teams
• Manage existing and forge new strategic external partnerships with Tencent, major labels, distributors, PROs (Performing Rights Organizations), CMOs (Collective Management Organizations), and other key music industry stakeholders.
• Ensure RGM is compliant with all global music copyright, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

Marketing & Partnerships:

• Direct the strategy for all RGM releases, working closely with internal Riot marketing teams and external partners to maximize global reach and fan engagement.
• Manage and support artist partnerships at the highest levels of the global industry to drive catalog growth and Riot’s products goals

Royalty, Catalog, and Rights Administration:

• Supervise the administration of the RGM music catalog, including metadata management, content delivery, and registration with global rights organizations.
• Oversee all royalty accounting and reporting functions to ensure timely and accurate payments to artists, writers, and partners.

Team Leadership & Management:

• Act as a General Manager, leading, mentoring, and developing a team of young professionals across various label functions (A&R, Operations, Marketing, Business Affairs).
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture within the RGM team.

Required Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience within the recorded music industry, with significant time spent in a label management or executive business affairs role.
• Deep expertise in music publishing, intellectual property law, and digital distribution.
• Experience in major Asian music markets including China and Korea
• Proven track record of success in negotiating complex music deals and managing multi-million dollar budgets.
• Extensive network of relationships within the global music, technology, and entertainment industries.
• Track record of implementing cutting edge tools to drive innovation and operational efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing music operations for a video game company or adjacent media/entertainment property.
• Working knowledge of the gaming and esports ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creatively-driven, and entrepreneurial environment.

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.

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. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

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.

• (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $221,900.00 - $333,900.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.