Zenimax Online is looking for a highly motivated and experienced senior writer to collaborate with our talented team of creative professionals to bring the characters and stories of the Elder Scrolls Online to life.

Responsibilities

• Work with other writers and content designers to create compelling characters and stories in the game environment
• Write and iterate on compelling dialogue for characters
• Write and edit compelling quest, lore, and story text
• Write in-game backstories for the world, its locations, and its inhabitants
• Assure fictional consistency utilizing established lore for the Elder Scrolls
• Complete all work to required specifications and quality by established deadlines
• Quickly master the proprietary, in-game writing/editing tool
• Guide and mentor other team members
• Perform other writing and fiction duties that may be assigned by Lead Writer

Qualifications

• Demonstrable and strong skills as a writer and editor
• 5+ years of writing and/or narrative design experience
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent narrative and dialog writing skills
• Strong ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team
• Ability to work independently in a highly confidential environment
• A passion for games, fantasy, and crafting compelling stories
• Plays and understands modern video games, especially MMOs

Portfolio: Please include links to your work and clearly indicate your contributions, as well as provide a writing sample demonstrating your talent and proficiency with dialogue and storytelling. Resumes without writing samples will not be considered. A writing test will also be required to consider qualified applicants.

Preferred Skills

• A strong understanding of the lore and story of Elder Scrolls is highly desired