Writer (Contract)

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

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Job Description

The Writer (Contract) position at PlayStation involves contributing to the development of a new, unannounced game title. Responsibilities include collaborating with the writing team to create compelling stories, exceptional dialogue, and memorable characters. The role requires close collaboration with other disciplines (Level Design, Narrative Design, etc.) to ensure impactful game moments. The ideal candidate has a passion for storytelling, understands the interplay between gameplay and narrative, and possesses strong writing and communication skills. Experience shipping at least one AAA game title is mandatory.
Must have:
  • 2+ years professional writing experience
  • Shipped at least 1 AAA game title
  • Knowledge of gameplay & narrative design
  • Strong collaboration & communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

We are seeking a 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 passion for storytelling and understands the deep partnership between gameplay and narrative. This individual will be responsible for contributing to powerful storylines, strong character arcs, and compelling dialogue.

Please provide a single writing sample from a previous game project, if possible. Otherwise, please submit a writing sample in a script format.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the writing team to create compelling stories, exceptional dialog, and bring characters to life with your words
  • Collaborate effectively with other disciplines (Level Design, Narrative Design, etc.) to ensure effective and evocative game moments
  • Utilize in-house tools to write, review, and polish your scripts
  • Iterate on content, striving for the highest possible polish bar and quality
  • Maintain a studio environment and team culture that supports a quality focused experience

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a professional writing role
  • Shipped at least 1 AAA game title 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

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In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

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

$42.60 — $63.85 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


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