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Writer Cinematic Development

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Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented and experienced individual to join the Creative Development team as a Writer on a full-time basis. Duties will include screenwriting for animated content; dialogue and narrative writing for games; writing comics and short fiction; and general collaborative story development across Blizzard Entertainment’s intellectual properties. The ideal candidate will have proven success as an animation writer and/or screenwriter, outstanding people skills, experience in a writers' room setting, and a passion for telling great stories in various media.

Responsibilities:

• Assume a prominent role in the development of Blizzard Entertainment's intellectual properties, focused on animated content and game writing;
• Contribute to IP development for all of Blizzard Entertainment's franchises, including in-game cinematics and narrative design work;
• Work with internal development teams to evolve Blizzard Entertainment's intellectual properties and expand them in various media types;
• Work closely with directors, development executives, creative directors, editors, storyboard artists, and other stakeholders to develop epic entertainment experiences.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a screenwriter or story editor, preferably delivering content for an established franchise(s)
• Successfully produced writing work, preferably in genre content
• Thorough knowledge of the story development process
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Awareness of successful intellectual properties in today's popular culture
• Ability to inspire and enthrall others
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment across production stages
• Ability to produce written work without constant supervision
• Willingness to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and iterate regularly
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive under deadlines
• Willingness to take initiative
• Humility, and an openness to learning

Pluses:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Enthusiasm for video and/or tabletop games
• Knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment's intellectual properties
  

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.