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MOCEAN

Director / Head of Game Capture

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

Description We are expanding MOCEAN Gaming and looking for a visionary Director / Head of Game ... Editors, Writers, and Account Leads to ensure capture aligns with trailer narrative beats and ...

Rouge Studios

Cinematic Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

... game designers, you will translate narrative and creative direction into compelling sequences ... A strong eye for detail and polish, with an understanding of how performance, camera, editing ...

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC

Core Tech Programmer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$141K - $176K/yr

... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... editor, art prototype catalogue/database, animation/cinematic editor, material/shader editor, dcc ...

Naughty Dog

Core Tech Programmer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... editor, art prototype catalogue/database, animation/cinematic editor, material/shader editor, dcc ...

Naughty Dog

Core Tech Programmer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$141K - $176K/yr

... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... editor, dcc plug-ins, build tools, data messaging tools, lighting tools or equivalent software

The Chalmers Center

Podcast Producer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$112K - $114K/yr

Preferred: Narrative audio editing experience. * Preferred: An interdisciplinary background in community development, economics, sociology, anthropology, missiology or theology. COMMITMENTS:

The Chalmers Center

Podcast Producer

Chattanooga, TN · Remote

$126K - $129K/yr

Preferred: Narrative audio editing experience. * Preferred: An interdisciplinary background in community development, economics, sociology, anthropology, missiology or theology. COMMITMENTS:

The Chalmers Center

Podcast Producer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$76K - $90K/yr

Preferred: Narrative audio editing experience. * Preferred: An interdisciplinary background in community development, economics, sociology, anthropology, missiology or theology. COMMITMENTS:

The Chalmers Center

Podcast Producer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$112K - $114K/yr

Preferred: Narrative audio editing experience. * Preferred: An interdisciplinary background in community development, economics, sociology, anthropology, missiology or theology. COMMITMENTS:

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How much do game narrative editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for game narrative editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Game Narrative Editor vs Game Writer?

AspectGame Narrative EditorGame Writer
Primary RoleRefines and structures story content, ensuring coherence and flowCreates original storylines, dialogues, and character development
Required SkillsStory editing, narrative structuring, editing software proficiencyCreative writing, storytelling, scriptwriting
Work EnvironmentCollaborative with writers, designers, and developers in game studiosPrimarily creative, often working independently or with a team
Common UsageUsed in game development to polish narrative contentUsed to craft the initial story and dialogue content

In summary, a Game Narrative Editor focuses on refining and structuring existing story content, while a Game Writer is responsible for creating original narratives and dialogues. Both roles are essential in game storytelling but serve different stages of the narrative development process.

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Infographic showing various Game Narrative Editor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 64% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Federal Work Study - Esports Video Editor (Videographer/Photographer)

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Academy of Art University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$19.61/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with capturing and producing visual content for the ArtU Esports program, including video coverage of tournaments, practices, and events.

  • Set up, operate, and maintain technical equipment such as studio lighting, cameras, stabilizers, and audio recording devices.

  • Support post-production activities by editing video content, executing audio mixing, color correction, sound design, and basic motion graphics, as well as archiving raw footage.

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career!
The Federal Work Study Esports Video Editor (Videographer/Photographer) position assists with capturing and producing, the visual narrative of the ArtU Esports program. This on-site Federal Work Study position is based in the studio and arena environments. This position supports a Federal Work Study student's educational and vocational goals with hands-on experience in this multi-faceted role. It balances technical equipment operation during live activities and assists post-production editing.
Responsibilities:
  • Video coverage of onsite tournaments, team practices, and weekly student events.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain physical studio lighting sets, mirrorless/DSLR cameras, stabilizer rigs, and field audio recording equipment.
  • Assist with editing video content.
  • Assist with executing audio mixing, color correction, sound design, and basic motion graphics integration.
  • Assist with archiving, organizing, and backing up raw video footage and photos into structural media servers for long-term project accessibility.

Qualifications:
  • This Federal Work Study opportunity is open to junior and senior level students.
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro), or basic motion graphics (Adobe After Effects) is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with technical media production equipment, including manual camera settings, studio lighting configurations (three-point setup), and audio capture devices is preferred.
  • Ability to work some weekends and regular hours (up to 20 hours per week).
  • Passion for games and esports preferred.

Location:
180 New Montgomery Street - Room 812A
Reports to:
David Goodwine, Chief Academic Innovation Officer & Executive Director, School of Game Development
Pay Rate:
$19.61 per hour or approved rate for specific position
Application Deadline:
September 14, 2026
Work Schedule:
Between 5 and 20 hours per week
Federal Work Study schedules can work up to 20 hours per week*
*Federal Work Study - work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.
Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.
Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@academyart.edu.

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