Overview
Game Writer Jobs in Dundalk, Canada at Ripple Effect Studios
Location: Dundalk
Job Description
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.
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’re 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
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency – North America
- British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria): $92,900 – $129,200 CAD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.
EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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Title: Game Writer
Company: Ripple Effect Studios
Location: Dundalk, Canada
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