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We produce award-winning campaigns, trailers, and brand identities for both AAA and indie titles (Kingdom Come 2, Metaphor: Refantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle).\nWe are looking for a Staff Writer to join our team. This role may begin as freelancebefore converting to staff.\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent\nStorytelling expertise, preferably cinematic & narrative screenwriting experience.\nDeep understanding of video games and video game culture & genres.\nAbility to take critical feedback and iterate quickly.\nKey Responsibilities:\nScriptwriting: Draft concepts/scripts for gameplay trailers, cinematic teasers, and social-first video content.\nCampaign Development: Collaborate with the Strategy and Creative teams to develop high-level campaign platforms, taglines, and key messaging.\nBrand Voice: Establish and maintain unique tone-of-voice guidelines for diverse game IPs.\nSocial & Community Copy: Write engaging copy for TikTok, X, and community-driven activations.\nPitching: Develop and present creative concepts to internal stakeholders and external clients.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside Editors, Motion GFX Artists, and Game Capture teams to ensure the final product aligns with the written vision.\nWhy Hammer?\nOur work leads with personality, and we maintain high standards for all work that leaves our doors.\nOur team is genuinely passionate about storytelling and constantly searching for ways to tell stories in new, fresh, unexpected approaches.\nWe are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture. 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Freelancers interested in transitioning into a longer-term or permanent role are welcome to apply; however, there is no guarantee that a permanent opportunity will become available or that a freelance engagement will lead to one.\nWork will be offered based on upcoming project needs, scope, and your availability.\nBooking length and hours may vary by project.\nOur standard remote working hours are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PT while booked.\nSome projects may require short-term support, while others may offer the possibility of extended or recurring bookings.\nFuture or ongoing freelance work is not guaranteed, and joining our freelance roster does not constitute a promise of future bookings.\nSelected freelancers will be added to our talent roster and contacted as relevant opportunities arise.\nThe pay range for this temporary role is $40 to 60 per hour (LA-based), depending on experience and qualifications. 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