Senior Writer (Temporary Role)

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Storytelling expertise, preferably cinematic & narrative screenwriting experience. Deep understanding of video games and video game culture & genres. Ability to take critical feedback and iterate quickly. Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset. Preferred : Experience writing for video game launches, live-service content, or 360 marketing campaigns. Experience with trailer structure, gameplay marketing, and social-first creative. Screenwriting, narrative design, or cinematic writing background. Familiarity with production workflows across editorial, capture, and design. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Scriptwriting: Draft scripts for gameplay trailers, cinematic teasers, and social-first video content. Campaign Development: Collaborate with the Strategy and Creative teams to develop high-level campaign platforms, taglines, and key messaging. Brand Voice: Establish and maintain unique tone-of-voice guidelines for diverse game IPs. Social & Community Copy: Write engaging copy for TikTok, X, and community-driven activations. Pitching: Develop and present creative concepts to internal stakeholders and external clients. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside Editors, Motion GFX Artists, and Game Capture teams to ensure the final product aligns with the written vision. Why Hammer? We lead with personality and maintain high standards for all work that leaves our doors. Our team is genuinely passionate about storytelling and always searching for ways to tell stories in new, fresh, unexpected ways. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture. We value creative risk-taking, autonomy, and long-term professional growth. The pay range for this temporary role is $40.00 - $90.00 USD per hour (LA-based), depending on experience and qualifications. This range does not reflect any potential future full-time compensation and applies only to the temporary freelance scope of this position.