Staff Writer – Cinematic Game Narratives & Campaigns

Hammer Creative Ltd.; California; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Potential to convert to staff

Job summary

Hammer Creative Ltd. is a full-service creative agency specializing in the video game industry. We are seeking a Staff Writer to join our team, initially freelance with potential to convert to staff.

The role centers on scriptwriting for gameplay trailers, cinematic teasers, and social content, and requires strong storytelling with a cinematic feel. You will collaborate with Strategy and Creative teams to craft high-level campaign platforms, taglines, and brand voice.

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 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.

Skills

Storytelling

Narrative screenwriting

Video game culture

Feedback iteration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Hammer Creative Ltd. is a full-service creative agency specializing in the video game industry. We are seeking a Staff Writer to join our team, initially freelance with potential to convert to staff.

The role centers on scriptwriting for gameplay trailers, cinematic teasers, and social content, and requires strong storytelling with a cinematic feel. You will collaborate with Strategy and Creative teams to craft high-level campaign platforms, taglines, and brand voice.