Marathon Editor

Posted Feb 29

Bungie is looking for a collaborative wordsmith to support our editorial efforts on our upcoming title, Marathon.  

At Bungie, we value that teams are stronger than heroes, and in this role, you will be part of a vibrant and collaborative team committed to making Marathon our players’ new obsession. You do it all. Equal parts heart and brain, and editing.

But you can't do it alone. Your role is interdisciplinary and interactive. As Editor, you are part of the connective tissue between Narrative, Dialog, Cinematics, Localization, and more—all of the teams at Bungie that work together to create our stories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide content and copy-editing coverage for all forms of public-facing text
  • Assist narrative leadership in the creation and upkeep of authoritative documentation in the form of style guides, lore bible, glossaries, etc., as well as document-control best practices
  • Ensure content across all in-game channels adheres to the established tone of the IP
  • Manage vendors’ onboarding and assignments
  • Track projects and communicates risk, status, scope, etc. to production during opening and closing plans as well as sprint demos
  • Define and drive ongoing improvements to editorial processes and best practices

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Ability to deliver AAA quality content under tight deadlines
  • Masterful command of the English language—composition, grammar, style, etc.
  • Excellent communication skills, time management, and high emotional intelligence
  • High attention to detail
  • Commitment to iterative improvement

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

  • B.A. in English, Creative Writing, Communications, or a related field
  • Proven record of collaboration in highly interdisciplinary environments
  • Experience with proprietary game engines and tools
  • Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style
  • Interest and knowledge of games

Listed below is this role's base pay range within the greater Seattle area. In other locations approved for remote work by Bungie and our external resource vendors, this pay range may be adjusted to the local market and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly), 

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future. 

All benefits, perks, and time off are provided by and at the discretion of external resource partner(s). For more information, please visit: Worker Help Center - Help Center (tcwglobal.com) 

Bellevue Pay Range

$92,000—$111,000 USD

Bungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:

  • 20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position
  • 10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date
  • 10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
  • One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked 

Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.

So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.