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Story Writer
2K
Novato, CA, United States
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STORY WRITER, WWE 2K - TEMPORARY
Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios with a flat, entrepreneurial, and non-corporate work environment. We have a proven track record having shipped over 100 multi-SKU titles to great critical acclaim.
Our WWE 2K franchise continues to improve and grow each year. Regarding WWE 2K17, Forbes stated “The game delivers where it counts most: graphics, gameplay and options. This is easily the best wrestling release in over a decade.” and IGN raved “[it] delivers the goods. It has a weighty, deliberate feel that really sells the power and impact of each open-hand chop and every double-underhook suplex.”
Our studios in Novato, CA; Orange County, CA; Shanghai, China; and Seoul, South Korea, are committed to gaming and technical innovation and offer top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
We are seeking a contract Story Writer for our WWE franchise.
Job Responsibilities Include:
• Design and develop scripts for story sequences for WWE game including dialog, stage and camera directions.
• Contribute to breaking stories and developing characters
• Ensure that the in-game voices and character behaviors are consistent with portrayal on WWE broadcasts.
• Iterate on script through all phases of content development including concepts, mock-ups, design, and writing.
• Capture and incorporate feedback from editors and development team and turn them around quickly.
• Perform editorial review of all dialogue content, and work with writers of content to ensure design goals are met and voices of characters are consistent.
• Field questions and design requirements from production team to integrate into script to meet goals of specific game features and areas of focus
• Maintain creative and content goals and scheduling progress throughout the entire production process, including script organization
• Review game builds to ensure the in-game audio assets and performance capture is integrated as indicated in the script.
Minimum Requirements:
• Strong writing skills, an ear for dialog and pacing
• Must be comfortable with broadcast or film script formatting
• Deep understanding of games and how to write for interactive projects
• Meticulous revision management
• Familiarity with WWE and fan of the WWE
• Strong knowledge of the recent history of WWE.
• Experience with WWE 2K games and all game modes
• Proficient communication skills & strong team member attitude.
• Proficiency with Windows & File organization.
• Proficiency with MS Word a must, experience with scripting software a plus.
Bonus Qualifications:
• Experience in video game industry
• Experience working in a team environment
• Basic understanding of video editing.