Electronic Arts

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, the Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. Comprised of 4 world-class studios across Criterion, DICE, Motive and Ripple Effect – all powered by the Battlefield Central Technology (BCT) team – what's forming on the horizon is 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.

We are looking for a Senior Game Writer to own sections of the narrative under the guidance of the Narrative Director and Franchise Narrative director. Expectations are for delivering narrative content for portions of the game by collaborating with design, and other narrative writers. 

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills We Look For:

• 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
• 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 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 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). BASE SALARY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento)
  • $122,400 - $176,300 USD

• Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs)
  • $131,000 - $174,800 USD

• Jersey City, NJ
  • $142,000 - $176,300 USD

• New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo)
  • $115,700 - $176,300 USD

• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane)
  • $115,700 - $163,100 USD

In the US, 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, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.