Senior Writer ( 6 Months FTC )

Job description

Location

Remote (UK Residents Only) Please note we are only accepting applications from within the UK due to being flexible to travel to work events/socials

Please note this role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis, with the potential to be extended or considered for a permanent position depending on business needs and performance.


About the Company


Fusebox Games are looking for a passionate and talented Senior Writer to join our narrative team to work on both existing and new original games and interactive stories. This is a management role within the narrative team, where you will not only contribute creatively but also manage and develop a small team of 2–3 writers/story associates. This is a remote role, however you must be based in the UK to apply.


About the Role


This is a management role within the narrative team, where you will not only contribute creatively but also manage and develop a small team of 2–3 writers/story associates.


Responsibilities


Line manage, support, and develop a team of 2–3 writers and/or story associates, providing regular feedback, coaching, and performance support
Act as a creative and people leader, setting clear direction and maintaining high standards across the team
Develop concepts and stories for both original and IP interactive content
Work closely with our  Project Lead Writer and the Writing team to invent worlds, stories, and characters
Ensure all written material and produced content meets Fusebox Studio’s Interactive Fiction Narrative Best Practices
Attend and lead writers’ rooms and creative workshops
Pitch story arcs for various original and IP properties
Help to skilfully manage and steer IP holder relationships
Plot and structure episodes and scripts (including dynamic and premium choices) with high levels of autonomy
Review and edit scripts and outlines with high attention to detail
Oversee volumes of scripts to ensure all content meets quality standards
Actively contribute to feedback, reviews, and idea generation sessions
Proactively and autonomously raise and address any quality or performance issues
Write compelling dialogue for an ensemble cast of characters
Draft and revise outlines and scripts to deadline, providing clear and constructive feedback
Lead meetings with other departments to ensure projects stay on track
Rewrite scripts to tight deadlines to ensure they meet or exceed quality expectations
Playtest story chapters and provide feedback and iteration
Collaborate with writers, artists, and wider teams across Fusebox
Take on project leadership alongside other senior team members

 
Requirements:

Proven experience managing people (ideally small creative teams)
Extensive writing experience on mobile games or within the games industry
Strong understanding of choice structure and interactive fiction best practices
Enthusiasm for collaboration and for giving and receiving feedback
Ability to be creative, flexible, and solution-focused in a fast-moving environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
A desire to be both a creative leader and a team player
Knowledge of Love Island and other Fusebox titles
Passion for storytelling and interactive fiction
Excellent ear for dialogue and strong understanding of tone and pacing
A drive to deliver high-quality work and contribute beyond your core role
Scripted writing samples


Apply To This Job