Senior Narrative Writer

NetEase Cloud Music

United States
Base: $110,000 - $230,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Native or near-native english proficiency
Working proficiency in chinese required
3+ years game narrative experience
NetEase Cloud Music is seeking a Senior Narrative Writer to craft engaging narratives for their gaming titles, focusing on player immersion and quality storytelling. The ideal candidate should have strong English writing skills, be proficient in Chinese, and possess experience in game narrative design

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning the narrative voice and tone for the English version of the game to ensure strong appeal for global players.
  • Candidates must rewrite and refine key story content through transcreation to improve pacing, clarity, and emotional impact.
  • The company offers a competitive salary package ranging from $110,000 to $230,000 along with health insurance and a 401k match.

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NetEase Cloud Music is seeking a Senior Narrative Writer to craft engaging narratives for their gaming titles, focusing on player immersion and quality storytelling. The ideal candidate should have strong English writing skills, be proficient in Chinese, and possess experience in game narrative design.

Salary

Base: $110,000 - $230,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, 401k with match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Native or near-native English proficiency
  • Working proficiency in Chinese required
  • 3+ years game narrative experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with RPG or open-world games
  • Background in localization workflows
  • Familiarity with game development pipelines

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in game narrative
  • Working proficiency in Chinese language
  • Strong writing and editing skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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