Player & Product Experience - Writer Specialist

Nintendo of America Inc.
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold billions of video games and hundreds of millions of hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™, and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.
Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.
Description Of Duties

• Contributes feedback to game analysis for product improvements and appropriateness for North American markets
• Often necessary to change duties, projects or direction on short notice
• Responsible for knowing game features, issues, and concerns for the projects in which directly involved
• Writes, proofs and edits print and online marketing materials, and internal product summaries
• Generates original and innovative ideas and participate in brainstorm sessions to establish and develop messaging strategy for projects.
• Assist in video and TV commercial work as product expert
• Proof-reads and performs writing QA for materials written by other staff members and offers feedback when necessary
• Contributes to development coordination, support, and communication
• Writes and edits scripts for videos and presentations; may include Nintendo Direct, trailers and other consumer-facing media and marketing activities
• Supply feedback and recommendations on written documents provided by product leads
• May lead the writing and conceptualization for a campaign or assignment
• Evaluates games for quality and marketability
• Works with other Nintendo of America (NOA) departments with writing scripts and copy, and demonstrating games
• Supports project-related matters in the delivery of materials, product demos, screen shots, and product/game play information
• May serve as overall Player & Product Experience lead on projects
• Maintains competitive knowledge of marketplace and provides analytical reports on game market data
• Presents, demonstrates, and evaluates video games and products to internal and external partners

Summary Of Requirements

• Acute attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient marketing copywriting and copyediting experience preferred
• Comprehensive historical and up-to-date knowledge of the video game industry for both the home and mobile markets helpful
• Three to five years of experience in creative or marketing writing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to produce high quality results under tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate using multiple methods
• Good game play skills and the ability to identify and communicate key selling points and marketing opportunities
• Valid passport may be required for international travel
• Strong scriptwriting and copywriting skills in print, web, video and other media
• Outstanding grasp of dramatic structure and narrative form
• Undergraduate degree in English, Creative Writing, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Nintendo IP and gameplay
• Strong PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and MS Teams preferred)
• Scriptwriting/Screenwriting, Marketing writing, or equivalent
• Ability to maintain a heavy workload on an ongoing basis
• Ability to work with highly confidential information

This position includes a base pay range of $35.67- $53.51 per hour, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information. Fixed term employees are eligible for all listed employee benefits except tuition reimbursement.