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.
The Role: 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 on-site at the Vancouver Great Northern Way studio.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate with other writers and the design team on creating content for live service
Align with the Narrative Director and deliver narrative for large content updates
Provide 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 creative 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
What We Are Looking For:
3+ 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
Organized, deadline-driven work ethic
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