We're looking for a Story Manager to prioritize the well-being of our team!
This individual is responsible for ensuring project quality and the well-being of team members by managing a group of writers and narrative coordinators across multiple projects. The role provides a critical component of the studio’s mission to create games that have a positive and lasting impact on players’ lives by helping foster an environment of craft excellence, collaboration, and positivity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Supervises direct reports on the story team, and participates in strategy and decision-making as a member of the department’s leadership group
Meets regularly with team members to offer guidance, provide constructive feedback, conduct performance assessments, and facilitate the team’s best work
Manages the career growth and development of direct reports
Evaluates team members’ goals and objectives and ensures that department goals are being met
Drives the hiring and onboarding of new team members
Advocates for studio cultural values and fosters an environment of craft excellence, collaboration, and inclusion
Assists the Director of Story Management with project staffing, hiring, and onboarding
Works with Department Head and Story Leads to develop, refine, and document best practices
Fosters a safe work environment by ensuring all complaints and concerns related to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct in the workplace are addressed immediately
Proactively seeks training opportunities to support the development of team members at the group or individual level
Regularly plays games in development and reviews scripts to provide feedback and help identify opportunities for craft development
Participates in writer’s room sessions for brainstorming, story development, and narrative problem solving
Other duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises a team of writers and narrative coordinators on various projects. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience: Eight plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Shipped a AAA game in a writer role preferred. Experience in a lead role preferred.
Technical Skills:
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient with Final Draft and/or other screenwriting software.
Photoshop and Illustrator a plus.
Other Skills:
Deep knowledge of the principles of writing, performance, and design.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to present ideas clearly and work well within a large team environment.
Sets a good example as a communicator, collaborator, and teammate, both internally and across disciplines.
Does this sound like you? Submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your submission!
