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 lookin