Role / Title Fusebox Games is looking for a fulltime Story Lead to be the senior creative for both existing and new original games and interactive stories. Location Remote with possible in-person work sessions in either Los Angeles or London.
Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Content Officer you will: Develop concepts and stories for original and IP interactive content.
Staff, grow and guide a team of contract writers (and full time Story Associate) to ensure their work meets the standards of CCO and is aligned with the wider product and business goals. Lead story rooms.
Write and/or oversee the writing of pitch-material, outlines, scripts (and any other ancillary documents as needed) as the senior creative leader on your product. Ensure all written material and produced content meets Fusebox Studio’s Interactive Fiction Narrative Best Practices. Provide written feedback to writers, oversee amendments and drafts as well as synthesise the notes of the CCO and IP partners.
Play test story chapters and provide feedback for iteration. Respond to data and customer feedback in regards to game/story performance in order to improve retention and monetization as well as periodically assess and pitch ideas for overall game improvements.
Be responsible for the content and commercial performance of a dedicated mobile interactive game. Ensure quality, scale and consistency of work is strategically managed. Collaborate with other Story Leads on Fusebox development and products.
As both a leader and team player you’ll set a standard for your writers in creative industry professionalism.
Requirements 4+ years experience in a high level writing, creative or similar role within mobile games or as a professional writer/leader in a related entertainment field.
Clear leadership skills and professionalism in regards to managing a team and overall reporting structure, including the ability to be flexible, nimble and solution-focused in a fast moving creative environment. 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.
A strong desire to find and mentor writers.
Enthusiasm and respect for the process of giving, receiving, sharing, and implementing feedback. A self-starter who works both independently as well as collaborates effectively with content implementers (both internally and externally).
Ability to replicate an existing world with its own set of rules, characters, 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. Expert knowledge of choice structure, premium choice design and overall IF Narrative Best Practices in order to deliver quality entertainment and positively influence player satisfaction to achieve company goals. A hunger to deliver the best work and pitch in wherever needed.
Scripted writing samples.
Nice to have Direct experience working with licensed IP partners.
Understanding of free-to-play game mechanics Knowledge of Fusebox IP brands, romance fiction or similar properties.
About Fusebox Games At Fusebox Games we make world-leading choice-based narrative mobile games to entertain a global audience.
Fusebox came to life in 2016 and has since rapidly become a market leader in the Interactive Narrative mobile gaming space, particularly with it’s success of licensed IP titles, such as Love Island: The Game, which frequently tops global charts.
We have since diversified our portfolio to include original stories, and are ambitiously expanding and evolving both our product portfolio and world class team.
In order to support further growth, the company has recently adopted a more commoditised business model, and heavily collaborates with partner studios for product development.
Since the C19 pandemic, the company has operated under a ‘mostly remote’ model, which is expected to continue through 2022.
To apply, please send the following to talent@fuseboxgames.com Your C.V A cover letter explaining what makes you a good fit for this role.
If suitable you will be asked to submit writing samples as well as to draft sample scenes that include choices and pitches for premium choices.