Senior Writer (Story and Franchise Development / SFD)

Gamecompanies; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Writer to join their Creative Development team. This temporary role focuses on crafting engaging narratives for animated content and games, contributing to the development of beloved franchises. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in screenwriting, excellent communication skills, and a passion for storytelling. This hybrid position offers flexibility, allowing for both on-site and remote work arrangements. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and help shape the future of interactive entertainment with your unique voice and vision.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Mental Health & Wellbeing Programs

Fitness Programs

Free and Discounted Games

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in screenwriting or story editing for established franchises.
• Thorough knowledge of story development and ability to thrive under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop narratives for animated content and games across various media.
• Collaborate with creative teams to enhance Blizzard's intellectual properties.

Skills

Screenwriting

Story Development

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Senior Writer (Story and Franchise Development / SFD)

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented and experienced individual to join the Creative Development team as a Senior Writer, in a temporary position. Duties may include screenwriting for animated content; dialogue and narrative writing for games; writing comics and short fiction; and general collaborative story development across Blizzard Entertainment’s intellectual properties. The ideal candidate will have proven success as an animation writer and/or screenwriter, outstanding people skills, experience in a writers' room setting, and a passion for telling great stories in various media.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

This is a 3-month temporary position.

What You Bring to the Table

1. Assume a prominent role in the development of Blizzard Entertainment's intellectual properties, focused on animated content and game writing.
2. Contribute to IP development for all of Blizzard Entertainment's franchises, including in-game cinematics and narrative design work.
3. Work with internal development teams to evolve Blizzard Entertainment's intellectual properties and expand them in various media types.
4. Work closely with directors, creative directors, editors, storyboard artists, marketing and other stakeholders to develop epic entertainment experiences.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a screenwriter or story editor, preferably delivering content for an established franchise(s).
• Successfully produced writing work, preferably in genre content.

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the story development process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive under deadlines.
• Awareness of successful intellectual properties in today's popular culture.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment across production stages.
• Ability to produce written work without constant supervision.
• Ability to process feedback comfortably, and pivot without attachment.

Key Attributes

• Openness to learning, and to iterating regularly in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Enthusiasm for video and/or tabletop games.
• Knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment's intellectual properties.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.