Editorial Writer

Job Description

COMMUNICATIONS

What We Do

The Epic Communications team advances the company's narrative and represents Epic products and the company vision to external and internal audiences globally. We create positive relationships and engagement strategies with a wide range of audiences, including media, investors, influencers, and policymakers.

What You'll Do

As Editorial Writer, you'll join the Epic Games Editorial team in keeping our players excited and informed about what's happening in Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. To do this, you'll handle the intricate process behind getting public-facing web content from ideation to publication.

In this role, you will
• Tell players what's happening next in their favorite game, including a new Season of Fortnite Battle Royale or the next big update in LEGO Fortnite!
• Research topics by browsing internal documentation and conversing with relevant experts
• Ideate and request visual imagery for your content
• Write the written portions of your content, keeping in mind your audience, SEO principles, and the intended goal of the content
• Coordinate the approvals of the content so that there's internal (and if necessary, external) agreement about how we're communicating
• Make your content visible to a global audience by using content management systems and making localization requests

What we're looking for
• You have a BA or MS in communications or a related field
• You have 3-5 years of editorial experience in the video games (or similar) industry
• Past experience using a content management system
• Knowledge of SEO best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely high attention to detail
• An ability to blend different writing styles, including instructional, explanatory, and fun!
• Familiarity with what matters to gamers and consumers of real time 3D content

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv67qw-216-73-216-117-42 in your application.