Senior Writer (Temporary Role)

California, MO (Remote)

$40/hr – $90/hrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support game campaigns by drafting scripts and developing messaging across platforms.

  • Own scriptwriting for gameplay trailers and social content with collaboration from Strategy and Creative teams.
  • Must-have: Storytelling expertise with cinematic/narrative screenwriting experience.
  • Standout: Experience writing for video game launches or live-service campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Scriptwriting: Draft scripts for gameplay trailers, cinematic teasers, and social-first video content.
  • Campaign Development: Collaborate with the Strategy and Creative teams to develop high-level campaign platforms, taglines, and key messaging.
  • Brand Voice: Establish and maintain unique tone-of-voice guidelines for diverse game IPs.
  • Social & Community Copy: Write engaging copy for TikTok, X, and community-driven activations.
  • Pitching: Develop and present creative concepts to internal stakeholders and external clients.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside Editors, Motion GFX Artists, and Game Capture teams to ensure the final product aligns with the written vision.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Storytelling expertise, preferably cinematic & narrative screenwriting experience.
  • Deep understanding of video games and video game culture & genres.
  • Ability to take critical feedback and iterate quickly.
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Preferred

  • Experience writing for video game launches, live-service content, or 360 marketing campaigns.
  • Experience with trailer structure, gameplay marketing, and social-first creative.
  • Screenwriting, narrative design, or cinematic writing background.
  • Familiarity with production workflows across editorial, capture, and design.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Founded in 1988
Los Angeles, California, USA
112 employees (80 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.6%
Direct
46.3%
Referral
6.8%
Social
15.6%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~112

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
35 (31% of company)