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Rogue Company - Senior Writer

Hi-Rez Studios is looking to hire a Senior Writer to join our Rogue Company team. This would be a part-time, contractor position.

At Hi-Rez, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment that embraces new and different ideas. We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love video games. We have incredibly talented individuals who are empowered to create and challenged to learn. All of this means more opportunities for you to unleash your creativity and dedication.

Come join the creators of the critically acclaimed games SMITE, Paladins, Tribes: Ascend, and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new game projects!

What our Senior Writers do:

• Responsible for the writing, development, and direction of character dialogue, lore and world building and all marketing materials.
• Work with Design, Audio, and Brand to ensure that all writing in game as well as in our marketing materials are consistent and drive a unified creative vision.
• Work with any outsourced writers to oversee and provide feedback for their work.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure story and gameplay complement well with each other in the game.
• Write and review pitches, scripts, character bios, and lore.
• Assist Design and Audio in casting of VO actors and directing VO sessions
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality of writing for the game and be able to work with the design team to execute on the implementation of it.

Who we are looking for:

• A self-motivated individual who works well when left on his/her own and can come up with results that increase the quality of the writing and narrative in our games.
• At least 6 years of experience in writing for AAA games or published works.
• Shipped 2+ games in a related role.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Ability to work and turn around iterations quickly.
• Ability to work well with feedback, both receiving as well as providing it.
• Well versed in modern gameplay, character design, and narrative design and has in-depth knowledge of various narrative systems.
• Able to collaborate and communicate well with teams across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working on shooters a plus.