Catherine W. Cheresh
About Catherine W. Cheresh
Catherine W. Cheresh is a Marketing Writer at Riot Games, where she has contributed to various projects since 2021. She has a background in creative writing and anthropology, and has worked on notable campaigns and game releases.
Work at Riot Games
Catherine W. Cheresh has been employed at Riot Games as a Marketing Writer since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to various projects, including the marketing copy for the XP and Arcane teams. She has worked on campaigns such as Into the Arcane, Gwen, and Space Groove for League of Legends. Additionally, she has been involved in player-facing support articles for multiple Riot Games titles, including League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra, and VALORANT. Her work also includes contributions to the storyline and missions for the World of RiotX Arcane experience.
Education and Expertise
Catherine W. Cheresh holds an Associate's degree in Anthropology from Moorpark College, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education at California State University, Northridge, earning a Bachelor's degree in Honors in English from 2014 to 2016. Catherine then completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Creative Writing at the same institution from 2016 to 2018. Her academic background supports her expertise in writing and storytelling, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Before joining Riot Games, Catherine worked as a copywriter for Teamfight Tactics Reckoning: Dawn of Heroes. She has experience in localizing AAA mobile games for Nexon America. Her diverse background in writing includes creating unique character voices, as demonstrated in her work presented at Sci-Fest LA for the short 'Robbie is Not a Robot Name.'
Achievements
Catherine W. Cheresh has made significant contributions to various projects within the gaming industry. She played a role in the Legends of Runeterra Shurima Showcase and the Aphelios releases. Additionally, she wrote an award-winning Alexa narrative app focused on career development, showcasing her ability to create engaging and impactful narratives.