Adrian Castanon
About Adrian Castanon
Adrian Castanon is a Broadcast Production Manager for Valorant at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in production and event management, having held various roles at notable companies including Activision Blizzard and Blizzard Entertainment.
Current Role at Riot Games
Adrian Castanon currently serves as the Broadcast Production Manager for Valorant at Riot Games. He has held this position since 2023, working in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he oversees the production aspects of Valorant broadcasts, ensuring high-quality delivery of esports content to audiences.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Prior to his current role, Adrian worked at Riot Games as the Studio Operations Manager from 2021 to 2023. During his two years in this position, he contributed to the operational management of studio activities, enhancing the production environment for various gaming events.
Career Background in Event Management
Adrian has extensive experience in event management within the gaming industry. He worked at Activision Blizzard as an Event Manager for the Call of Duty League from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he held roles at Blizzard Entertainment as an Event Manager from 2019 to 2020 and as an Events Manager for the Overwatch League from 2018 to 2019.
Production Management Experience
Adrian has a solid background in production management across various companies. He served as a Production Manager at AMPLE, LLC for six months in 2021 and at Kinetic Content for two months in the same year. His freelance roles include working as a Production Manager at Painless Productions from 2017 to 2018 and as a Technical Producer at AGENC Experiential & Digital Marketing in 2018.
Educational Background
Adrian Castanon earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology from California State University-Long Beach. His studies spanned from 2007 to 2011, providing him with a foundational understanding of physical health and performance, which he has applied in his professional career.