Senior Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Define the narrative vision for Cloud Chamber's BioShock game.

• Lead the narrative content from initial concept to final execution, ensuring a consistent tone and thematic richness.

• Write scripts for key storyline paths, supplementary side content, and systemic dialogue.

• Develop comprehensive character biographies, writing samples, and audition scripts for voice actors.

• Integrate narrative content and scripts using Unreal Engine and proprietary narrative tools.

• Engage in playtesting sessions and offer narrative and design insights.

• Assist in enhancing writing processes and workflows.

• Collaborate with design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams.

• Keep abreast of technological developments and propose solutions to developmental challenges.

• Play a role in delivering a premier AAA gaming experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of professional writing experience in games, television, film, or theater.

• At least 2–3 published works of fiction, with a strong preference for video game credits.

• Practical experience with, or a readiness and capability to rapidly learn, narrative game tools and Unreal Engine.

• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, identify unresolved narrative issues, and drive effective solutions.

• A portfolio that demonstrates high-quality storytelling and the ability to respond constructively to critique and feedback.

• Writing samples, ideally 2–3, are required for the interview.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams.

• Capacity to maintain productivity and quality under pressure, uncertainty, and rapidly changing priorities.

• Ability to cultivate trust-based relationships, appreciate diverse perspectives, and navigate organizational complexity.

• Competency in delivering rapid, high-quality revisions based on feedback.

• Strong ownership of tasks, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• For candidates in Quebec: professional proficiency in both French and English; English is necessary for collaboration with U.S. teams and international partners, as well as specialized technical documentation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus and/or equity awards.

• 401(K) plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

• 14 paid holidays each calendar year.

• Paid vacation time each calendar year (15 to 25 days) or eligibility to join the Company's discretionary time off program.

• Up to 10 paid sick days annually.

• Paid parental and compassionate leave.

• Wellbeing initiatives for mental health and other wellness support.

• Family planning assistance through Maven.

• Commuter benefits.

• Reimbursements for fitness-related costs.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.