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Lead Editor

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💎 Seniority level: Lead, 3+ years

📍 Location: United Kingdom, South Africa

🏢 Company: Longdue Games

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 3+ years

🪄 Skills: Game DesignGame DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoringWritten communicationWritingEditingTeam management

Requirements:
  • Significant experience in writing narratives for at least one major creative project - book, film, or game - that has been recognised widely
  • 3+ years of professional experience editing narrative content for games, novels, film, or television.
  • 2+ years of experience mentoring or leading creative or editorial teams (formal management experience not required, but leadership experience is essential).
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to provide clear, constructive, and motivating feedback.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as Art, Production, and Tech.
  • Highly organised and proactive in managing editorial workflows, deadlines, and narrative pipelines.
  • A deep understanding of how writing and player experience intersect, especially in narrative-driven games.
Responsibilities:
  • Edit and polish all in-game text, including dialogue, lore, quest content, item descriptions, and UI copy.
  • Maintain and evolve the game’s voice, tone, and editorial standards through clear documentation and style guides.
  • Provide mentorship, feedback, and support to writers, helping them develop their craft and confidence.
  • Build morale, foster a positive creative environment, and act as a motivating presence for the narrative team.
  • Represent the writing team in cross-functional discussions with leadership and other departments.
  • Support the scaling of narrative pipelines as we transition from early development into full production.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen storytelling, world-building, and emotional player engagement.
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