PlayStation Network is hiring : Sr Writer (Contract) in Los Angeles

Overview

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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 Group Corporation.

Opportunity

Join the award-winning team that created God of War. Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Writer located in the U.S. for the development of a new unannounced title. The ideal candidate has mastery of storytelling and understands the deep partnership between gameplay and narrative. This individual will be responsible for crafting powerful storylines, strong character arcs, deep lore, and compelling dialogue.

Please provide a sample of your best work, ideally in a script format, but other forms are acceptable if a script is not available.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Lead Writer and all members of the writing team to create compelling stories
• Write exceptional dialog, and bring characters to life with your words
• Partner with Narrative Designers to ensure that narrative systems support the plot, key narrative beats, and world lore
• Utilize in-house tools to write, review, and polish your scripts
• Work with the product owners, leads and producers to create and write high-quality narrative moments
• Maintain a studio environment and team culture that supports a quality focused experience

Requirements

Preferred Experience

Compensation and Benefits

The posted base pay range is $55.05 - $82.55 USD per hour. Base pay may vary based on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. For more information, please refer to the company policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement : Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or other legally protected status. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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