Principal Narrative Writer - League of Legends, Creative eXpressions

As Narrative Writers at Riot, we work directly with product teams and creative direction to create excellent content for our players. We are responsible for the quality of our written words, regardless of the format in which they are delivered, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible with the tech and tools we have available to us. We lean on years of experience to help build some of the most globally iconic characters and worlds in gaming.

As a Principal Narrative Writer on Creative eXpressions, you will work directly with Creative Directors, while liaising closely with other Narrative Writers and Editors on Creative eXpressions, in Los Angeles. You will drive narrative for new champions and new skinline thematics that will surprise and delight players across the world, as well as adding to successful existing thematics - and help guide a season's narrative content toward a unified and coherent vision. You will work with product leads and creative directors to stay aligned on vision and priorities. You will proactively seek opportunities to collaborate with creative advisors, especially with regard to maintaining consistency with the wider League IP.

Responsibilities:

Work with Creative Direction to confirm and align the Narrative direction, in collaboration with appropriate stakeholder/s
Execute world class narrative craft for in-game VO and written content to the agreed direction, quality standards, and schedule
Manage and communicate progress with your team and with stakeholders
Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders and product teams
Help to drive improvements to Riot Games’ global multi-language processes (including sensitivity consideration)
Advocate for narrative craft consistency by communicating Writing & Editing discipline efforts, sharing best practices, and contributing as an active community member
Mentor other Narrative writers in creating consistent, high quality content
Participate in Narrative craft reviews and provide feedback to other members of the team

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of professional industry experience
5+ years experience in game writing, and at least one other narrative medium (e.g. prose, VO, comics, interactive stories, etc)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience delivering quality work in partnership with other creative disciplines
Experience with creating content for translation into other languages

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with the League of Legends intellectual property, and its current range of narrative expressions
Experience with the creation of story and game content within existing IPs, for game product releases or in direct support of them
Experience delivering timely, clear, and actionable Narrative craft feedback
Experience in formal mentoring or management
Experience working on a live game

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.