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Senior Partnership Manager
Riot Games INC · 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, USA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 64 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 33 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Riot Games INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Technical Product Manager III” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in CA: $129k–$237k, median $158k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Riot Games INC
The US Department of Labor certified 64 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 33 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Riot Commercial Partnerships (RCP) team is responsible for identifying, building, and executing world-class partnerships with leading global brands. Our mission is to drive revenue through strategic commercial collaborations that bring meaningful value to Riot’s fans across Games, Entertainment, Esports, and Social Impact. Our premier partners help elevate the experience for millions of players and live audiences, while the Partnership Management team serves as the central point of contact, ensuring exceptional service and flawless execution. As a Senior Partner Experience Manager, you will drive the planning processes and execution of the collective partner experiences across Global and Americas Events, including hospitality, VIP programs, exclusive experiences, and partnership activations. You will serve as a key connector across Partner Managers, Riot teams, partners, agencies, and vendors to bring strategic objectives to life through seamless, high-quality experiences. You will own the end-to-end planning and delivery of partner experiences, balancing partner needs, business objectives, budget, and location. This role requires strong strategic thinking, operational rigor, creativity, and the ability to manage complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end Partner Experience programs across Global and Americas Events, including hospitality, VIP experiences, activations, and partner deliverables. • Partner with internal teams, agencies, vendors, and Event Production to ideate, plan, and execute high-impact experiences aligned with Riot and partner objectives. • Own project plans, timelines, budgets, staffing, dependencies, and stakeholder communication to ensure seamless delivery. • Own partner assets and event needs, including tickets, credentials, CPX/merchandise orders, gifting, signage, catering, photography, and VIP requirements. • Coordinate team travel and onsite logistics for Global Events. • Manage applicable partner contractual obligations and deliverables, ensuring commitments are clearly understood, tracked, and fulfilled. • Identify opportunities to improve partner experiences, processes, and cross-functional collaboration. • Manage temporary staff, agencies, photographers, and vendors as needed. Required Qualifications: • 7+ years of experience in partnerships, experiential events, marketing, production, or a related field. • Deep experience leading live events from experience design through production and onsite execution. • Proven ability to build strong partner relationships and deliver exceptional partner experiences. • Strong project management, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to balance creative thinking with strategic and business objectives. • Ability to manage multiple complex projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Experience with budget development, forecasting, and spend management. • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. • Up to approximately 30% annual domestic and international travel. Desired Qualifications: • Experience in games, esports, entertainment, or media. • Experience leading complex, high-visibility global programs. • Experience developing premium hospitality, VIP, and experiential programs for global partners. • Experience working across international teams, agencies, vendors, and event production partners. 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 focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off po