How much does a Video Game Writer make in West Virginia? The average Video Game Writer salary in West Virginia is $64,969 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $55,128 and $75,153. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Video Game Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $46,167 WV March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $55,128 WV March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $64,969 WV March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $75,153 WV March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $84,426 WV March 26, 2024
25% $55,128 10% $46,167 90% $84,426 75% $75,153 $64,969 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Video Game Writer ?

Video game writing is the art and craft of writing scripts for video games. Similar to screenwriting, it is typically a freelance profession. It includes many differences from writing for film, due to the non-linear and interactive nature of most video games, and the necessity to work closely with video game designers and voice actors. There are many differing types of text in video games in comparison to stage shows or movies, including written text, foreign or made-up languages, and often situation-based information. Especially when developing Triple A games, more than one writer will be req...

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Location Weirton, WV Avg. Salary $70,311 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Wheeling, WV Avg. Salary $70,672 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accoville, WV Avg. Salary $64,392 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adrian, WV Avg. Salary $63,525 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Advent, WV Avg. Salary $64,608 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albright, WV Avg. Salary $67,640 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alderson, WV Avg. Salary $66,269 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alkol, WV Avg. Salary $64,103 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen Junction, WV Avg. Salary $64,392 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alloy, WV Avg. Salary $64,392 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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PRI Global - Burlingame , CA
Technical Writer Contract Hybrid role in Burlingame, CA (3 days onsite/2 days remote) Must have Skills 1.Clear, concise content, scientific in nature, resonate across all levels of the business. 2.Working independently, managing one’s time. 3.Comfortable working in a very technical field. Strong knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training. 4.Python Nice to have Skills Someone that understands software development life cycle. Software infrastructure experience. Skills and Knowledge Cloud Platforms • AWS • GCP • Azure • Oracle XML Topic-based Structured CMS • MadCap Flare • Paligo API • Experience with RESTful API • OpenAPI / Swagger Collaborative tools • Experience with GitHub and GitLab • Experience with Confluence • Experience with Jira • Experience with Google suite • Experience with Microsoft suite Programming Languages • Proficient within Linux/Unix • Proficient with HTML/CSS • Proficient in Python • Learning Go (programming language) Technologies • Experience w
- 1 day ago
Insight Global - Redmond , WA
Hello! We are hiring a Technical Writer for a remote 18-month contract for a large gaming studio based out of Redmond, WA. If you are interested and a fit, please apply today! Position: Technical Writer Duration: 18 Months Pay: $38 - $42/h Must-haves 2-4+ years of enterprise technical writing experience API Documentation background Proven ability to collaborate with cross functional teams remotely (engineering, community, business stakeholders) Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience Knowledge of JSON Plusses Love of gaming Day-to-Day An employer is looking for a Technical Writer in the Redmond, WA area (also remote). This individual will join a AAA game franchise in aiding the player community with tools to create their own content for the game. They will be tasked to meet with engineers and have the technical background to autonomously be able to interpret what the developer is saying and create the necessary documentation. Additionally, they will me with the franchise
- 1 day ago
Dexian - Chantilly , VA
Fedsim experience is a MUST Technical Editor And Writer Key Responsibilities: Design and development of FEDSIM proposals including slides, staffing plans, staffing rationale, transition plans, management approach, technical approach, and orals presentation scripts. Apply interviewing skills to gather information from internal/external personnel to support writing activities. Write clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal sections; translates complex ideas into easily understandable text. Develop and implement process improvements to help improve proposal quality. What you need to have: 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience. 3+ years of experience working as a proposal writer responding to Federal Government solicitations. Experience with FEDSIM proposals. Experience with traditional video, live orals, and demonstration/scenario proposa
- 1 day ago
Talon Professional Services - Los Angeles , CA
Title : Lead Video Game EngineerType : Contract or direct hireLocation : Remote. If local to the Bay area, working onsite is an option.The RoleAs a Lead Video Game Engineer, you'll work with the team across a variety of upcoming projects. You'll work side by side with designers, writers, and artists to craft our documentary-style game compilations as well as totally original titles. Based on your individual background, you may be involved in the implementation of varying game modes, online support, expanding the features of our internal game engine, and more.Day to DayPrototype, iterate, and execute, as required by game projects.Design, write, debug and refine game systems, features, tools, and infrastructure as needed.Provide guidance and leadership to the engineering team, fostering organizational efficiency and ensuring timely completion of tasks.Work with content creators, designers, and other engineers to ensure coherence of game vision.Implement new and enhance existing game syst
- 1 day ago
Omni Consulting Solutions Llc - Huntsville , AL
The Technical Writerwilldevelop, write, and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, technicalspecifications, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications for a key National Security government customer. The technical writer will work with the supervisor and the team to refine requirements byinterfacing with the program/project manager.The Technical Writerwill perform the following:Write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.Coordinate the display of graphics and the production of documents with the customer.Assist with proofing, standardizing, and editing documents to ensure content is of high quality and conforms with standards.Help create presentations as well as format and prepare documents for executive level presentations.Create and update content for Brochures, Briefings, Technical papers, and Unit and /or Section website.Bachelors degree from an accredited universit
- 1 day ago
Busy Pixel Media - Lansing , MI
This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada. Are you an experienced blogger with a knack for cutting through the fat and extracting the beating heart of a story in a flash? Oh, and do you have a passion for everything PC? XDA is looking for a PC Hardware Writer to cover relevant and up-to-date informative PC updates and releases, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The XDA team is constantly scouring the Internet for the latest computing news, sharing tips, tricks, tutorials, and videos, reviewing devices, apps, and games. Job Responsibilities Ability to contribute reliably and consistency (buying guides, tutorials, and news) under tight deadlines. Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines. Stay up to date on the latest PC hardware news, products and updates. Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback. Application Requirements CV Cov
- 2 days ago

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