Posted 2w ago

Game Writer - Battlefield

@ Electronic Arts
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
HybridTemporary
Responsibilities:Collaborating writers, Aligning narrative, Outlining scenes
Requirements Summary:3+ years professional writing in games; degree in screenwriting or creative writing or equivalent experience; strong communication; ability to craft characters, dialogue, and scenes; organized; English grammar proficiency; team oriented.
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Job Description
Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC. 

United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.
The Role: Game Writer owns sections of the narrative under the guidance of the Narrative Director. You will deliver narrative content for portions of the game by collaborating with design and other narrative writers. You will report to the Design Line Director. You will be hybrid or on-site at the Vancouver Great Northern Way studio.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate with other writers and the design team on creating content for live service

Align with the Narrative Director and deliver narrative for large content updates

Provide feedback to other writers on the team

Generate outlines, story treatments, character descriptions, scene breakdowns, and other support materials

Work closely with the core design team to develop a strong creative relationship between the game’s mechanics, design, and structure, and the narrative/story

Ensure story quality and consistency across the world of the game

Identify narrative problems and brainstorm creative solutions

What We Are Looking For:
3+ years of experience in a professional writing role within the games industry 

College degree in screenwriting, creative writing, or similar; or equivalent professional experience

Superb verbal and written communication skills

Ability to write creative characters, dialogue, and scenes

Organized, deadline-driven work ethic

Enthusiasm for direction in a team-based, self-starting environment 

Excellent knowledge of English grammar and professional editing

Solid understanding of games and game development