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Writer (Contract)

United States, Los Angeles, CA

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Join the award-winning team that created God of War

We are seeking a Writer for the development of a new unannounced title! If you love collaborating with talented developers to create genre-defining games, join us as we embark on a new journey.

The ideal candidate has a passion for storytelling and understands the deep partnership between gameplay and narrative. This individual will be responsible for contributing to powerful storylines, strong character arcs, and compelling dialogue.

Please provide a single writing sample from a previous game project, if possible. Otherwise, please submit a writing sample in a script format.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the writing team to create compelling stories, exceptional dialog, and bring characters to life with your words
  • Collaborate effectively with other disciplines (Level Design, Narrative Design, etc.) to ensure effective and evocative game moments
  • Utilize in-house tools to write, review, and polish your scripts
  • Iterate on content, striving for the highest possible polish bar and quality
  • Maintain a studio environment and team culture that supports a quality focused experience

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a professional writing role
  • Shipped at least 1 AAA game title in a writing role
  • Knowledge of contemporary gameplay and narrative design, with an understanding of different narrative systems/delivery mechanisms
  • Skills and experience to quickly turn around feedback
  • Strong collaboration, communication, writing skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced team environment

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Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$42.60 - $63.85 USD

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