1,000 Dreams Broadcast Cadetship in Partnership with Riot Games Remote Broadcast Center, Powered by AWS
Purpose: 1,000 Dreams Fund and partners Riot Games and AWS, want to help up and coming early career professionals in esports production through their second annual cadetship. Our cadetship is a three month paid cadetship for potential applicants to help further their education along with a behind-the-scenes look at the esports industry via an on site cadetship at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Center, Powered by AWS in Seattle, WA. Additional training and experiential experiences may become available to the cadets.
Learn more about Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Center, Powered by AWS
Riot Games’ Broadcast Center (RBC): Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Center is a state-of-the-art broadcasting hub designed to handle all elements of an esports broadcast from production, audio, editing to graphic design and media asset management. First launched in 2022 under the codename “Project Stryker,” each of the centers located in Dublin, Ireland and Seattle, WA can seamlessly manage six live broadcasts at the same time without any compromise to the quality or fan experience. You can learn more about Riot’s broadcast model in this video. Allyson Gormley, Global Operations Director of Riot Games’ RBCs will bring you on a high-speed tour of the most important elements of each space. You’ll also get to meet Allyson in person at the launch event for this program, where she’ll speak more about the RBCs, her role, and the cadetship.
What’s at Stake
If chosen as a cadet you will receive:
- A paid 3 month-long cadetship opportunity with Riot’s Seattle-based Remote Games’ Broadcast Center team including:
- A tour and special behind-the-scenes look at the RBC
- Spend time with the broadcast unit to learn about the broadcast operations
- Work experience for live events
- Funding for accommodation for the duration of the cadetship
- Travel stipend for travel to/from Seattle for the cadetship
- $500 grant to put towards a career coach who specializes in the gaming and esports industry who will provide direct career consultation and guidance to Cadets
- Two 60-minute mentor sessions to assist in reviewing your goals and final career plan
- Additional mentorship and “pop up” opportunities with onsite partners whether virtual or via live events throughout the year
- & much more!
Regardless of your intention to apply for the cadetship, we encourage you to join the free, virtual masterclasses that will help you level up your knowledge of Riot Games and esports broadcasting and production. During these masterclasses you will receive:
- Direct insight from esports industry professionals about what to expect in the field
- Cover Letter, Resume, Application, and Interview Preparation
- Insight into Riot Games’ culture and values
- Learnings from the Riot Games Broadcast Center team on broadcast production skill development including MAM, Instant Replay, Audio, & Graphics
- & much more!
Application Guidelines & Requirements
Criteria: To be eligible for the Cadetship Program:
- You must meet all the legal requirements for employment in the United States of America
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old
- You must be able to travel and reside in Seattle, WA for the cadetship period (February – May 2026, dates subject to change).
- You will be encouraged to attend at least one (1) of three masterclasses offered by 1,000 Dreams Fund & Riot Games, or submit a summary of the recordings thereafter.
Guidelines: Applicants must include an explanation of why they believe they should be chosen for the cadetship. Applicants are encouraged to attend at least one (1) of three masterclasses offered by 1,000 Dreams Fund & Riot Games. Selection will be based on application contents. All applications will be reviewed with fairness and impartiality. We are especially interested in hearing from collegiate applicants interested in esports production.
Amount: Two applicants will be selected to participate in a paid cadetship on site at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Center, Powered by AWS in Seattle, WA to shadow and learn hands-on from the team.
Application Opens: Monday October 13th, 2025 at 11:59PM PST
Application Deadline: Applications have been extended by one (1) week ending on Friday November 21st, 2025 at 11:59PM PST
Meet our 2024 Cadets:
Marissa, 25 – FUNDED
My dream is to make movies, host tournaments, and create a foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Those interested in esports production or broadcasting should apply. This includes roles that help make a show run including but not limited to audio mixing, editing, graphic design, media asset management, esports broadcast, behind the camera work, and more.
This cadetship is open to all applicants regardless of student status, however a priority will be given to those at an early stage in their esports broadcasting and production career.
The three month cadetship will begin shortly after the application close period in early 2026. The cadetship will likely take place February – May 2026 (dates TBD).
Housing will be coordinated with the Riot Games and 1,000 Dreams Fund teams.
Attending masterclasses is not a requirement, however it is highly encouraged. During your application you will have an opportunity to reflect on your masterclass experience.
Riot Games has a dedcicated section of the website that shares information on internships, including any current openings, check out University Programs. Due to the varying school and university schedules, internship cycles are not always the same and can also depend on the team needs. If any internships open, they will be posted on the Riot Games website. Another great place to keep up to date with this type of information and all sorts of happenings at Riot are the Life at Riot channels on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).
The cadetship offers a practical, hands-on training experience, providing cadets with a unique glimpse into the operations of The Riot Games Remote Broadcast Centre. The skills and insights acquired throughout the program will undoubtedly enhance your CV. It’s important to note that the cadetship does not guarantee immediate full-time employment at Riot Games. If, at the end of the cadetship, a relevant job opportunity becomes available, cadet applications will be considered on equal footing with all other applicants.
There are no upper age limits for applicants to this program. The only requirement is that you are at least 18 years of age in order to apply!
The cadetship is open to applicants worldwide who are at least 18 years old and meet the legal requirements for employment in the United States of America.
This cadetship is open to applicants regardless of your experience level. This program would be beneficial to both those kick-starting their career and who have already started. The cadetship will be best suited to those looking to get a better understanding of, and have a passion for, esports broadcasting and production. Selected cadets will be shortlisted by the contents of their application and finally chosen through a CV and interview process. We welcome all to apply!
If chosen as a cadet, you can expect hands-on-learning experiences with the team at the RBC. This could include mentorship opportunities within related fields, shadowing of team members, and assisting with live productions on site. More details will be shared closer to the cadetship with those selected. You can be assured that throughout the cadetship you will be learning how shows are put together in real time. You will be routed through different departments such as Media Assets Management, Graphics, Instant Replay, Audio and Production Coordination, with the opportunity to find a best fit and close out your cadetship working on a mutually agreed upon team.
Cadets will be working across multiple Riot Games titles, events and shows. The RBC is not dedicated to a specific Riot Games title or event. The team, and the cadets will need to be able to adapt to different context, content and shows, depending on the calendar for the duration of the cadetship. There will be lots to learn!
If chosen for the cadetship you will receive a travel stipend to cover the costs to/from Seattle for the cadetship, as well as funding for accommodations for the duration of the cadetship. Alongside this, you will also be paid during the three month cadetship. Any additional costs during your stay will be expected to be handled by those selected.