Scriptwriter- Gameloft Manhattan!
Scriptwriter
Gameloft, an international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and console, is seeking gifted Scriptwriter to join their existing talent pool. Qualified candidates will link up with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation. Previous hit games include Oregon Trail, Hero of Sparta, American Popstar, Far Cry 2, Spiderman Toxic city, NFL 2010, Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2009, Real Soccer 2009, New York Nights, Assassins Creed, LOST, Dogz, Brain Challenge, Terminator Salvation, Asphalt: Street Rules, Live Free or Die Hard, Heroes and Brothers In Arms: Earned in Blood 3D. As a key member of the development team, you would be responsible for reviewing and editing all existing game documents to maximize clarity and to comply with companys guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review, edit and improve existing game documents to maximize clarity
- Review and ensure all existing scripts comply with the companys guidelines (word length, style, dynamics etc)
- Work closely with game designers and provide assistance and modifications on scripts and scriptwriting
- Rewrite and reword any existing game documents as necessary
- Other responsibilities might include but not limited to assisting on creative the structure of the story, character descriptions, scenarios and dialogs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters graduate majoring in English, Journalism or Mass Communication.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment
- Previous working experience as a scriptwriter or copywriter in the game or entertainment industry will be a PLUS
- Previous working experience as a video game or movie journalist is a BIG PLUS
- Passionate about video games and have in-depth knowledge of the video games culture and the entertainment industry as a whole is a plus
All candidates should send in their applications along with writing samples.
All candidates should expect to take a short assessment test.
Gameloft offers a casual work environment, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: jobglnygdesign@gameloft.com
About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of games-enabled handsets is anticipated to exceed four billion units by 2012. Gameloft games are also available to players on WiiWare and DS, Microsofts Xbox LIVE Arcade, Apples iPod and PCs.
Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchtone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Ferrari, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.
Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.
Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Cologne, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Helsinki, Vienna, Bucharest, New Delhi, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)
For more information visit www.gameloft.com
Gameloft, an international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and console, is seeking gifted Scriptwriter to join their existing talent pool. Qualified candidates will link up with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation. Previous hit games include Oregon Trail, Hero of Sparta, American Popstar, Far Cry 2, Spiderman Toxic city, NFL 2010, Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2009, Real Soccer 2009, New York Nights, Assassins Creed, LOST, Dogz, Brain Challenge, Terminator Salvation, Asphalt: Street Rules, Live Free or Die Hard, Heroes and Brothers In Arms: Earned in Blood 3D. As a key member of the development team, you would be responsible for reviewing and editing all existing game documents to maximize clarity and to comply with companys guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review, edit and improve existing game documents to maximize clarity
- Review and ensure all existing scripts comply with the companys guidelines (word length, style, dynamics etc)
- Work closely with game designers and provide assistance and modifications on scripts and scriptwriting
- Rewrite and reword any existing game documents as necessary
- Other responsibilities might include but not limited to assisting on creative the structure of the story, character descriptions, scenarios and dialogs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters graduate majoring in English, Journalism or Mass Communication.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment
- Previous working experience as a scriptwriter or copywriter in the game or entertainment industry will be a PLUS
- Previous working experience as a video game or movie journalist is a BIG PLUS
- Passionate about video games and have in-depth knowledge of the video games culture and the entertainment industry as a whole is a plus
All candidates should send in their applications along with writing samples.
All candidates should expect to take a short assessment test.
Gameloft offers a casual work environment, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: jobglnygdesign@gameloft.com
About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of games-enabled handsets is anticipated to exceed four billion units by 2012. Gameloft games are also available to players on WiiWare and DS, Microsofts Xbox LIVE Arcade, Apples iPod and PCs.
Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchtone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Ferrari, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.
Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.
Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Cologne, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Helsinki, Vienna, Bucharest, New Delhi, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)
For more information visit www.gameloft.com