Writer

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Job Summary

Job Description

Media Molecule, a multi-award winning game developer and part of PlayStation Studios, seeks a talented writer for a 6-month contract. The role involves adapting to the house-style, writing various text elements like dialogues and menu text, self-editing, taking direction from the lead narrative designer, iterating based on feedback, keeping documentation updated, providing constructive feedback, and collaborating with inter-disciplinary teams. Applicants should include a portfolio showcasing writing flexibility, with samples across various writing styles and tones.
Must have:
  • Adapt writing style to fit Media Molecule's house style.
  • Write dialogues, scenes, and menu text.
  • Self-edit text for grammar and clarity.
  • Follow direction from the lead narrative designer.
  • Update and maintain documentation.

Job Details

Media Molecule – Writer – contract from June - December 2025

We are Media Molecule, a multi-award winning game developer and part of the wider PlayStation Studios group. We have a history of creating outstanding games such as LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway and most recently, the BAFTA Award winning Dreams. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we embark on our next adventure, defining and executing the vision for our next project and settling into our gorgeous, newly refurbished studio in central Guildford. We’re looking for a talented writer to join us on-site at our Guildford studio on a 6 month contract basis.

Key responsibilities;

  • Adapt to fit the house-style of writing - write dialogues, scenes, menu text, and more
  • Self-edit to produce well-worded, grammatically correct text
  • Take direction from the lead narrative designer
  • Iterate quickly based on feedback
  • Keep documentation up-to-date
  • Provide constructive, insightful feedback when asked
  • Collaborate closely with inter-disciplinary teams to help support a responsive, caring work environment

Portfolio requirements:
As part of the application process, please include a portfolio of (up to) 20 pages, with samples that showcase your flexibility as a writer.
All modes of writing are accepted - poetry, prose, plays, scripts, essays, and everything in between. Please focus on providing variety in tone, style, and voice, so we can get a good feel for your versatility and range.

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Media Molecule is a video game development studio based in Guildford in the UK, and a proud member of the PlayStation Studios. We are the creators of the multi-award winning games LittleBigPlanet, LittleBigPlanet 2, Tearaway, Tearaway Unfolded and we're currently building the next generation of Play, Create and Share for PlayStation: Dreams.

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