Writer

Fusebox Games is looking for a full time Writer for both existing and new original games and interactive stories.

Location

Remote with some in-person work sessions in London.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Story Lead you will:

Develop concepts and stories for original and IP interactive content.
Ensure all written material and produced content meets Fusebox Studio’s Interactive Fiction Narrative Best Practices.
Work closely with the Story Lead and Chief Creative Officer to invent worlds, stories, and characters.
Attend writers rooms and creative brainstorms.
Help to pitch story arcs for various shows and seasons (both original and IP content).
Plot and structure episodes and scripts (including dynamic choices and premium choices).
Write compelling dialogue for an ensemble cast of characters.
Draft and revise outlines and scripts on deadline.
Collaborate with other writers and artists associated with Fusebox stories.
Play test story chapters and provide feedback as well as iteration.

Requirements

Experience writing for mobile games, interactive fiction, TV, films, novels, serialised fiction apps, plays or other entertainment content.
A solid understanding of Love Island the Game or the show and are familiar with the content.
Ability to be creative, flexible, nimble and solution-focused in a fast moving creative environment.
Enthusiasm for the collaborative process and especially for receiving, sharing, and implementing feedback.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to argue for a creative point of view as well as deliver the best material regardless of the direction the story takes.
Ability to replicate an existing world with its own set of rules, characters, continuity, and tone as well as invent new ones.
A self-starter who works both independently as well as collaborates effectively with content implementers (both internally and externally).
Ability to develop continuity, and tone, as well as create new ones.
Excellent ear for dialogue, proficiency at writing multiple tones, as well as keen understanding of narrative pacing.
A passion for serialised storytelling and interest in Interactive Fiction as well as innovation.
A hunger to deliver the best work and pitch in wherever needed.
Scripted writing samples.