Esports Writer-Director: Story-Driven Content

Aceon Games; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 280,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aceon Games is seeking a Writer-Director to develop character-driven, long-form content for an esports project in Jakarta. You will research players, teams, competitions, and communities, then craft stories into executable video productions with writing, interviewing, scripting and on-site direction.

You will understand both long-form and short-form formats and collaborate with cinematographers and editors to shape compelling narratives for multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability in scripts, interviews, narration, copy and story structure.
• Deep understanding of long-form, character-driven storytelling and platform trends.
• Ability to find meaningful stories from real people and events.
• Excellent interviewing skills with effective follow-up questions.
• Ability to turn broad ideas into clear creative briefs and production plans.
• Strong observational sense for personality, emotion and conflict.

Responsibilities

• Research players, teams and communities to uncover vivid characters and storylines.
• Create long-form concepts: player docs, team profiles, competition journeys, BTS features.
• Draft treatments, scripts, interview guides, voiceover texts and shooting briefs.
• Lead in-depth interviews to draw authentic personal stories from talents.
• Turn concepts into feasible production plans with footage, locations and archives.
• Provide on-set direction and collaborate with cinematographers for narrative visuals.
• Cooperate with editors on story structure, pacing and final cut.
• Review rough cuts and give feedback on storyline and rhythm.
• Extract short video clips for TikTok/Reels/Shorts from long-form footage.
• Adjust production plans based on matches, talent availability and platform needs.

Skills

Storytelling

Interviewing

Scripting

Video Production

Content Strategy

Job description

Aceon Games is seeking a Writer-Director to develop character-driven, long-form content for an esports project in Jakarta. You will research players, teams, competitions, and communities, then craft stories into executable video productions with writing, interviewing, scripting and on-site direction.

You will understand both long-form and short-form formats and collaborate with cinematographers and editors to shape compelling narratives for multiple platforms.