Writer - contract June - December 2025

Sony Playstation; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award winning game developer as a Writer in an exciting contract role. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects, working closely with talented teams in a vibrant studio environment. Your writing will help shape the narratives of upcoming games, allowing you to showcase your versatility and creativity. If you have a passion for storytelling and a knack for adapting your style, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the gaming industry. Embrace the opportunity to grow and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven writing skills with a flexible style across various formats.
• Ability to adapt to house-style and collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Write dialogues, scenes, and menu text while adhering to house style.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback and keep documentation up-to-date.

Skills

Writing Skills

Self-editing

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Portfolio showcasing writing versatility

Job description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Media Molecule – Writer – contract from June - December 2025

We are Media Molecule, a multi-award winning game developer and part of the wider PlayStation Studios group. We have a history of creating outstanding games such as LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway and most recently, the BAFTA Award winning Dreams. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we embark on our next adventure, defining and executing the vision for our next project and settling into our gorgeous, newly refurbished studio in central Guildford. We’re looking for a talented writer to join us on-site at our Guildford studio on a 6 month contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adapt to fit the house-style of writing - write dialogues, scenes, menu text, and more
• Self-edit to produce well-worded, grammatically correct text
• Take direction from the lead narrative designer
• Iterate quickly based on feedback
• Keep documentation up-to-date
• Provide constructive, insightful feedback when asked
• Collaborate closely with inter-disciplinary teams to help support a responsive, caring work environment

Portfolio Requirements:
As part of the application process, please include a portfolio of (up to) 20 pages, with samples that showcase your flexibility as a writer.
All modes of writing are accepted - poetry, prose, plays, scripts, essays, and everything in between. Please focus on providing variety in tone, style, and voice, so we can get a good feel for your versatility and range.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.