At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!
We are seeking an experience Copywriter who will work collaboratively with Art Directors and Graphic Designers to create Brand guides that flavorfully present the essence of Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: the Gathering, and upcoming Wizards IPs. This is not a game design position but is focused on crafting text for Franchise-level guides and documentation that will bring partners with us into the future. The Wizards Franchise Development Team is charged with entertainment and trans-media readiness of all Wizards IP, driving expansion into new mediums and channels. This writer will help us bring our Franchise Brands to life in new ways.
What you'll do:
- Generate compelling text to support illustration-heavy Brand guides.
- Research the history and context of our existing IP elements and refine the information into accessible, partner-facing text.
- Communicate with external Loremasters and SMEs to research and validate content decisions.
- Work collaboratively with the team to create ongoing documentation roadmaps.
- Facilitate the gathering and sharing of Franchise knowledge.
What you'll bring:
- BA in Communications, Creative Writing/English, or a related field
- Previous professional experience generating text for commercial products, projects, or Brands
- A track record of delivering jobs and assignments on time and at quality
- Demonstrable proofreading and copyediting skills
- Previous experience collaborating on highly visual projects preferred
- An organized self-starter who can balance driving projects forward while collaborating with other Creatives.
- A passion for immersive Franchise properties
- A tireless approach to writing, with flexibility in tone and voice.
- Computer skills required (Word, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, remote availability)
- Experience with Adobe InDesign is preferred
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
