Remote Freelance Game Scriptwriter (Cinematic Narratives)

Hammer Creative Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Hammer Creative is seeking a freelance Scriptwriter to craft concepts for gameplay trailers, cinematic teasers, and social-first content. You will help develop campaign platforms, taglines, and messaging, while establishing a distinctive voice for multiple game IPs.

You will write engaging social copy for platforms like TikTok and X, collaborate with editors and motion graphics teams, and present concepts to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Scriptwriting: Draft concepts/scripts for gameplay trailers, cinematic teasers, and social-first video content.
• Campaign Development: Collaborate with 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.

Skills

Storytelling

Video game knowledge

Feedback & iteration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Hammer Creative is seeking a freelance Scriptwriter to craft concepts for gameplay trailers, cinematic teasers, and social-first content. You will help develop campaign platforms, taglines, and messaging, while establishing a distinctive voice for multiple game IPs.

You will write engaging social copy for platforms like TikTok and X, collaborate with editors and motion graphics teams, and present concepts to stakeholders.