Content Writer (Gaming)

Overview

As part of our client’s developer education initiative, your primary responsibility as a content writer will be to collate primary and secondary research on building and growing audiences in games and entertainment apps in the VR ecosystem. You then work with a cross functional group of stakeholders to publish that content on the Developer Center. The content will be focused on games and apps as a service, including free to play games, premium apps with add-on content, as well as subscription focused entertainment and fitness applications.

The content writer will be tasked to create content with a compelling and cohesive narrative aimed at our developer ecosystem. They will also be working with many stakeholders to get the content approved and published on our platform.

Responsibilities:

Content writing and editing, collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders, gathering and integrating feedback from a variety of stakeholders, identifying opportunities for informative articles, aligning with stakeholders on additional research needs, building a narrative given primary research and feedback, demonstrating program management skills to track against and meet deadlines, as well as working independently with minimal supervision.

Must-Have Skills:

• Industry Context: A good understanding of the digital app industry, experience in free to play games or subscription apps is highly desired.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in game design, product management or production roles within the games or entertainment industry.
• Position Level: Open to low experience-level candidates with a short history in the games industry.
• Domain Expertise: Interest and some proficiency in free-to-play games, with an interest in game design or product management functions. Able to critically think about games.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, especially in a cross functional setting with internal and external industry experts.

Education: 

• B.A. or B.S. or relevant work experience desired

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Publishing Experience: Candidates who have published content related to the games industry, such as blog posts, articles, or research papers, will be given preference.
• Writing Samples: Candidates who can provide writing samples specific to the domain of free-to-play games that showcase expertise and writing style is a plus.
• Business Sense: Understanding of business principles and models and how they apply to the digital app ecosystem.
• Business Performance Improvement: Experience in analyzing data and making recommendations to improve business performance, such as increasing revenue or player engagement.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55.51 to $61.68 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.