About the role
Role Overview
Berlin, Germany. This is a 12-month contract role. Candidates must be located in Berlin. The position operates under a hybrid working model; however, being based in Berlin is essential for collaboration, on-site meetings, and managing in-person responsibilities.
The Team
The role sits within the Berlin-based EMEA Partnerships team. It reports directly to the EMEA Head of Partnerships and works closely with Account Managers and cross-functional teams, including Sales, Legal, Finance, Product, Broadcast, Events, Competitive Operations, and Publishing, as well as external agencies and suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day management of assigned LEC and VCT EMEA sponsor relationships, including partner onboarding, regular communication, and coordination of partnership activities.
- Coordinate the delivery and tracking of contractual sponsorship rights across broadcast, digital, social, events, and other relevant channels.
- Work closely with internal Riot teams, agencies, and partners to execute sponsorship campaigns and activations, manage approval processes, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
- Support onsite sponsor activations, hospitality, and partner experiences at LEC and VCT events and roadshows across EMEA.
- Coordinate partner-related content, social media activities, giveaways, digital items, and other partnership deliverables.
- Support partnership reporting, media valuation, and proof of execution, helping evaluate performance and identify opportunities to enhance existing partnerships.
- Manage key contract, procurement, and financial administration, including contract tracking, purchase orders, vendor onboarding, and invoice processing.
- Maintain sponsorship inventories, deliverables, and relevant Airtable databases and project-management tools, ensuring information remains accurate and accessible.
- Develop and improve internal processes, templates, and workflows to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Partnerships team.
- Support additional operational and administrative needs of the EMEA Partnerships team as required.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in sponsorship account management, project coordination, partnership operations, or a similar role, ideally within sports, esports, entertainment, or an agency environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of esports (ideally Riot Games’ games), sports sponsorship, or the broader entertainment ecosystem.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
- Project Management: Comfortable coordinating multiple workstreams across internal teams, external agencies, suppliers, and partners.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Personal Attributes: Proactive, adaptable, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Travel: Willing and able to travel within EMEA to support live esports events and partner activations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Language Proficiency: German and additional languages are a plus.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with Airtable and procurement/project-management tools is an advantage.
Company Culture
Riot Games prioritizes the delight of players. The company culture focuses on craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and player empathy. Teams are structured to be collaborative, empowering individuals to bring unique perspectives. Success is measured by contributions to the mission of creating games and experiences that make it better to be a player.