Writer II (Apex Legends)- 12 mo TFT

Hybrid$104,400 - $157,400/yrPosted yesterday

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Location: Vancouver or Los Angeles
Work type: Hybrid
Compensation: $104,400 - $157,400/yr
Posted: yesterday
Apply on: jobs.ea.com

About this role

Description & Requirements

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.

Description & Requirements

Apex Legends is seeking a Writer II to join our team. We’re a small, agile team seeking an experienced writer who is a great collaborator and problem solver, but doesn’t shy away from asking for help when they need it.

In this role, you will be responsible for writing Legend dialogue, in-game text, social media content, and other pieces as needed. You should be able to write compelling stories and dialogue that resonate with our players.

This is a Temporary Full-Time role.

Locations: Hybrid in Vancouver or Los Angeles-Chatsworth

Responsibilities

Write seasonal dialogue, with a solid understanding of matching the voice for all our Legends.
Work collaboratively with Design, Art, Animation, Marketing, and Audio to create dialogue for upcoming features.
Take on feedback from the lead writer as part of the dialogue writing process.
Attend recording sessions and ensure VO sessions deliver on character and context.
Draft additional written content for in-game implementation, social media channels, and other placements as needed.
Work as part of a team to brainstorm in-game and social media story ideas. Collaborate closely with other writers, finding ways to build better ideas together, without ego.
Ensure all details of your assigned focus areas are tracked and delivered on time, at quality.

Requirements

2+ years of experience working as a writer for games, ideally in a live service environment.
A strong understanding of character-led storytelling, story building, and video games as a story-telling medium.
Familiarity with the Apex and Titanfall universe is a major asset.

Description & Requirements

Pay Transparency - North America

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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).

PAY RANGES

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* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$92,900 - $129,200 CAD

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* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$104,400 - $157,400 USD

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Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

Description & Requirements

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, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work full time.

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In 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.

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About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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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