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Posted by: John Ryan

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Join the award-winning team that created God of War

Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Writer for the development of a new unannounced title!

If you love collaborating with talented developers to create genre-defining games, join us as we embark on a new journey. The ideal candidate has a mastery of storytelling and understands the deep partnership between gameplay and narrative. This individual will be responsible for crafting powerful storylines, strong character arcs, deep lore, and compelling dialogue.

***Please provide a sample of your best work, ideally in a script format, but other forms are acceptable if a script is not available.***

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Lead Writer and all members of the writing team to create compelling stories
• Write exceptional dialog, and bring characters to life with your words
• Partner with Narrative Designers to ensure that narrative systems support the plot, key narrative beats, and world lore
• Utilize in-house tools to write, review, and polish your scripts
• Work with the product owners, leads and producers to create and write high-quality narrative moments
• Maintain a studio environment and team culture that supports a quality focused experience

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a professional writing role
• Shipped at least 2 game titles in a writing role
• Knowledge of contemporary gameplay and narrative design, with an understanding of different narrative systems/delivery mechanisms
• Skills and experience to quickly turn around feedback
• Strong collaboration, communication, writing skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
• Commitment to what best serves the game and the players

Preferred Experience

• Experience working through all phases of writing within AAA game development

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$55.05/hr - $82.55/hr USD

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

If you find that you don't meet all the criteria outlined in this job description or if you feel your experience might fall short, research indicates that individuals, particularly women and people of color, tend to hesitate in applying unless they meet every requirement. At SMS, our commitment lies in creating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable. If you're intrigued by this role but feel your previous experience doesn't perfectly align with all the qualifications listed, we encourage you to submit your application. The ideal position for you could be closer than you think!

We value talent, self-motivation, and team spirit. In turn, we provide an environment with a large degree of autonomy and opportunities for growth.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in Santa Monica Studio.

Our Journey, Your Story

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