This job listing expired on May 23, 2020
Epic is looking for an experienced writer to join the Fortnite team. This position is available for remote work. Please submit a comedic writing sample with your application. Format can be a screenplay, full scene, or short story. Please keep submission length to no more then 30 pages.
Responsibilities
- Working directly with the Sr. Writer to create content for Fortnite and additional Epic projects
- Writing quest content for Fortnite: Save the World
- Providing additional writing support as needed for Fortnite: Battle Royale
- Providing naming support for cosmetic content
- Creating written content across departments as needed
- Managing scripts from pitch to production
Qualifications
- Writer credit on one shipped AAA title, or multiple smaller projects
- Experience with comedic writing, and a drive to create uniquely funny scripts.
- Ability to write in multiple styles and formats including - in-game vo scripts and written assets, animated shorts, trailers, video content, and stage demos.
- Collaborative mindset and a willingness to iterate rapidly.
- Experience delivering quality content on a tight deadline
- A “make it work” attitude toward creating story content in a live game environment
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of Fortnite’s tone and style
The ideal candidate would also have a mix of the following qualifications:
- Quest design experience
- Pitching experience
- Script production experience
- Experience with UE4
- Live game experience