Games Curator and Writer

The App Store is the world's safest and most vibrant app marketplace, serving more than 650 million people each week. Since the App Store launched in 2008, it has helped creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds connect with the tools and information they need to build a brighter future and a better world. It has enabled countless new companies, spawned new industries and created millions of jobs. A significant driver of the global economy, the App Store facilitates over a $1 trillion in developer billings and sales annually, rewarding developers and entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity. And we believe we’re just getting started!

As a games curator on the App Store’s editorial team your primary responsibility will be to dive into the App Store’s vast gaming library to discovery and promote the best selections for customers. Your focus will be across Apple platforms, including iPhone and iPad, and you’ll have the opportunity to shape how editorial content appears across each storefront. You’ll work with global editorial, business, marketing, and product teams to share your selections and ensure broad awareness. Responsibilities will include evaluating new games, preorders, updates, and in-app events for editorial featuring consideration, as well as creating collections of games based on genres, moments of cultural significance, and other editorial concepts. You’ll write copy for the App Store for editorial collections, help support editorial storytelling, and be looked to as a key voice for discovering and covering the latest and greatest games on the App Store.

• 5+ years experience covering games with published writing
• Portfolio of published writing samples required

• Passion and curiosity for games, game communities, and the technologies that make them possible
• Ability to write insightful, concise, and entertaining copy
• Deep familiarity with the Apple Games ecosystem on iPhone and iPad
• Enthusiasm for evaluating games across a wide range of genres, from match puzzlers to turn-based strategy games
• Appreciation of a team-focused environment where cross-functional collaboration is key
• Exceptional communication skills
• Familiarity with complex content management systems
• Experience with Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro games
• Comfort with making presentations in Keynote and presenting work and insights to peers
• Experience with working on projects with teams across different time zones
• Understanding of Game Center and its features
• Comprehensive knowledge of the broader gaming landscape beyond mobile

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $128,200 and $193,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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