As the External Affairs Manager for Riot Games China, you will report to the Head of Public Affairs, China. You will help the company stay on top of regulatory developments across China’s gaming and internet industries, drive the maintenance and application of relevant licenses, and build effective working relationships with external bodies and industry associations. By translating complex policy environments into clear, actionable business recommendations, you will support the company in making decisions that are good for the business and help Riot Games operate and grow with confidence in the Chinese market.

Responsibilities:

•   Track, analyze, and synthesize policy developments across China’s gaming and internet sectors; provide timely briefings and actionable recommendations within a compliance framework to support sound business decision-making
•   Drive license applications including but not limited to game licenses and other content approvals; coordinate across local teams and global teams to keep submissions accurate and on schedule
•   Build and maintain productive working relationships with external bodies and industry associations; know the processes, navigate the right channels, and keep communication lines open
•   Respond quickly when regulatory or external affairs issues arise; coordinate resources to resolve matters efficiently within the bounds of applicable policy and regulation
•   Help establish and maintain external affairs communication channels and platforms to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly
•   Support teams on content risk assessment, classification, and compliance-related decisions
•   Work closely with internal teams to support public affairs and related communications work

Required Qualifications:

•   5+ years of experience in public affairs, external affairs, or a related field; gaming or internet industry background preferred
•   Strong understanding of China’s gaming and internet industries, with the ability to apply that knowledge to make sound judgments and decisions on the job
•   Hands-on experience with game license applications and content publishing qualification processes
•   Strong crisis response instincts — calm under pressure, able to act decisively with incomplete information
•   Strong cross-functional coordination skills; able to bring together internal teams and partner resources to get things over the line
•   Excellent written and spoken Chinese; working proficiency in English, with fluency a plus

Desired Qualifications:

•   Experience at a multinational company, or a background in law relevant to regulatory affairs
•   Direct experience in a public affairs role at a leading gaming company or internet platform
•   Familiarity with esports, live events, or entertainment content regulatory frameworks

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!

Intern, Strategy and Communications
Shanghai/Beijing

The Opportunity

As Teneo continues to grow its operations in Asia-Pacific, we are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our dynamic and professional Strategy and Communications team as an Intern based in the firm's Shanghai or Beijing office.

As an Intern, you will gain insight into our integrated advisory offering by supporting the wider team to produce high quality research and provide insight to our diverse set of clients. You will have the opportunity to support a wide range of activity including narrative development, financial calendar communications, executive profiling, restructurings and M&A transactions, crisis management, media relations and ESG, government relations, stewardship and governance issues.

This is a unique opportunity for a driven, self-motivated candidate to develop a successful career in a dynamic, growing international advisory company.

Job description:

• Research and analysis – conduct desktop research and analysis on market catalyst matters, geopolitical and/ or business trends. Prepare reports presenting findings and insights to support client advisory.
• Media monitoring – support the team in monitoring news coverage related to client activities and relevant fields of interest.
• Media landscape scanning – stay current with trends, news, and developments in the media landscape. Develop knowledge of key media outlets and influential journalists to support client account work.
• Content development – Contribute to creating compelling content for various communications channels, including traditional media, digital platforms, and social media. Work with colleagues to develop client-ready documents such as presentations and reports.
• Account support – support the wider account team in managing client relationships. This includes assisting during client meetings, developing and maintaining communication materials, taking notes, updating project trackers, and ensuring all client needs are met in a timely manner.
• Financial communications & investor relations - conduct research, develop messaging, and create content including copywriting. Support the team in developing client-ready documents such as presentations, reports, earnings releases, and Q&As.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or postgraduate degree, ideally in journalism and communications, international relations, public policy, finance, or economics
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Native fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) as well as excellent proficiency in English is essential for this role. 
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical thinkers who are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with social media platform management (WeChat, LinkedIn, X, etc.) an added advantage
• International experience (study and/or work) a plus
• Basic financial literacy and understanding of capital markets and trends, with a strong appetite for geopolitics and macroeconomic/finance events
• Candidate needs to be confident, mature, and outgoing. An entrepreneurial spirit, can-do attitude, and being a team player are essential
• Must display a strong work ethic, high standards, and commitment to the role

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organisational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.