Rodger Caudill
About Rodger Caudill
Rodger Caudill is a Communications Specialist at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in communications, marketing, and event design, with experience at various organizations including the University of Washington and MXTreality.
Work at Riot Games
Rodger Caudill has been serving as a Communications Specialist at Riot Games since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including communications for PRIDE events and lore work. He has also worked on a documentary series titled Live/Play as an ethnographer and storyteller. His responsibilities include managing internal and external communications, ensuring effective messaging, and supporting community engagement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Rodger Caudill earned a Master's degree in Communication Leadership from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. During his graduate studies, he served as an Event Designer and Outreach Coordinator for the Center for an Informed Public. He also ran production on online event streams while pursuing his degree. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound from 2012 to 2016.
Background
Rodger Caudill has a diverse professional background in communications and marketing. He began his career as an Academic Advisor at All Minds Matter from 2011 to 2015. He later worked as a Researcher at Riot Games from 2015 to 2016. His experience includes roles as a Communications Specialist at MXTreality & MYPAD3D and as a Head of Marketing Communications at the same company in 2020. Additionally, he was a Live Stream Interaction Designer at the University of Washington for a brief period.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Rodger Caudill has been involved in various initiatives that highlight his communication skills. He volunteered as a communication consultant for nonprofits affected by COVID-19 and dedicated efforts to help small businesses adapt to the digital ecosystem through UX writing and storytelling. He also led labs on empathy online during his time working on Virtual Reality games and communications for MXTreality.
Coaching and Community Involvement
In addition to his communications career, Rodger Caudill served as the Head Coach of the Seattle Climbing Team at the Seattle Bouldering Project LLC from 2018 to 2020. This role involved coaching and mentoring young climbers, fostering community engagement, and promoting the sport of climbing within the Greater Seattle Area.