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Epic Games is hiring a
Editorial Writer

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WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

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

This role is open to multiple locations (including CA, NYC, & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

New York City Base Pay Range
$97,921$143,617 USD
California Base Pay Range
$97,921$143,617 USD
Washington Base Pay Range
$92,045$135,000 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we’ve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

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.

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