Remote Senior Writer wanted (gaming) | $55 to $82 per hour
Added 2025-10-01 19:58:02 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PLAYSTATION
Deadline: 2 November 2025
Contract - Remote OK
WHY PLAYSTATION?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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.
JOIN THE AWARD-WINNING TEAM THAT CREATED GOD OF WAR.
Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Writer currently located in the U.S. for the development of a new unannounced title!
If you love collaborating with talented developers to create genre-defining games, join us as we embark on a new journey. The ideal candidate has a 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
5+ years of experience in a professional writing role
Shipped at least 2 game titles in a writing role
Knowledge of contemporary gameplay and narrative design, with an understanding of different narrative systems/delivery mechanisms
Skills and experience to quickly turn around feedback
Strong collaboration, communication, writing skills
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
Commitment to what best serves the game and the players
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience working through all phases of writing within AAA game development
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$55.05/hr - $82.55/hr USD
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
If you find that you don't meet all the criteria outlined in this job description or if you feel your experience might fall short, research indicates that individuals, particularly women and people of color, tend to hesitate in applying unless they meet every requirement. At SMS, our commitment lies in creating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable. If you're intrigued by this role but feel your previous experience doesn't perfectly align with all the qualifications listed, we encourage you to submit your application. The ideal position for you could be closer than you think!
We value talent, self-motivation, and team spirit. In turn, we provide an environment with a large degree of autonomy and opportunities for growth.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Original job posting: Click here
Website: https://www.playstation.com
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