Senior Game Writer - TFT

United States of America

Role

Worker Type Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

Work Model Hybrid

Electronic Arts creates next‑level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay and all‑out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first‑person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.

United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world‑class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

At Ripple Effect, we are a studio where you can do the best work of your career. Above all, we’re driven by quality - in the games we create, and in the studio we’ve built.

Our values:
We believe every day our work should be better than it was the day before. We iterate, innovate, and support our devs as they grow in their crafts and push one another toward mastery. We believe in operating with integrity, and creating a diverse team where everyone’s ideas are heard.

With studios located in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Ripple Effect has been dedicated to the Battlefield franchise since our founding as DICE LA in 2013.

We’re all‑in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

The Role :
Senior Game Writer owns sections of the narrative under the guidance of the Narrative Director. You will deliver narrative content for portions of the game by collaborating with design and other narrative writers. You will report to the Design Line Director. You will be hybrid or onsite in the Vancouver - Great Northern Way studio. TFT for 12 months.

• Collaborate with other writers and the design team on creating content for live service
• Align with the Narrative Director, and own narrative for large content deliverables
• Provide guidance and feedback to other writers on the team
• Generate outlines, story treatments, character descriptions, scene breakdowns, and other support materials
• Work closely with the core design team to develop a strong symbiotic relationship between the game’s mechanics, design, and structure and the narrative/story
• Ensure story quality and consistency across the world of the game
• Identify narrative problems and brainstorm creative solutions

• 5+ years of experience in a professional writing role within the games industry
• College degree in screenwriting, creative writing, or similar; or equivalent professional experience
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write creative characters, dialogue, and scenes
• Enthusiasm for direction in a team‑based, self‑starting environment
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar and professional editing
• Solid understanding of games and game development

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

In the U.S., we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full‑time employees scheduled to work full time.

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start),…