Your Platform Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II. A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter.As a Senior Narrative writer, you will act as one of several key contributors to the story of our games. Your work will support the vision driven by the Creative and Narrative Directors. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in TV, Film and game writing. In addition, they should have outstanding communication skills, excellent understanding of story and game structure, and the ability to work within established narrative canon and gameplay goals. Experience with cinematic writing, in-game dialogue across story and multiplayer game modes is highly coveted. Additionally, if you’ve written on produced feature films or television scripts, we would like to hear from you. Bonus points if you have experience in military or action adventure games or entertainment products.Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Develop fresh and compelling interactive stories, consistent with company game philosophy and visionProactively champion a story vision that supports overarching project goals through structure, character, and themeParticipate in the development of assets related to narrative/scripted events (gameplay, audio, art), as well as in their implementation and debug. Own and master tools and systems related to narrativeSpec and oversee the creation of systems to support key story beats within the game experience through the narrative proper (gameplay production, dialogue, scripted events)Understand gameplay elements and assess how they could affect the development of the story. Present collaborative solutions for adjustments as conflicts ariseWrite for various media (e.g., in-game copy, cinematic scripts, story bible documentation, pitch documentation, short stories, promotional copy)Promote excellence in storytelling craft through feedback and directionIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risksQualifications:8+ years of game development experience3+ shipped titles with a narrative design or writing creditBachelor’s degree in a creative or communication-focused field, or equivalent work experienceExcellent creative writing abilitiesExcellent verbal communication skillsStrong understanding of game productionPassion for storytelling and interactive mediaOur World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.