Senior Writer - Temp (Story and Franchise Development / SFD)

Blizzard Entertainment • Irvine, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented and experienced individual to join the Creative Development team as a Senior Writer, in a temporary position. Duties may 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. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements. This is an 8-month temporary position.

Requirements

• 6+ 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
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive under deadlines
• Awareness of successful intellectual properties in today's popular culture
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment across production stages
• Ability to produce written work without constant supervision
• Ability to process feedback comfortably, and pivot without attachment
• Openness to learning, and to iterating regularly in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders
• Willingness to take initiative

Nice To Haves

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

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, creative directors, editors, storyboard artists, marketing and other stakeholders to develop epic entertainment experiences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees