Novel Writer (Narrative Designer) - Freelance/Project Work

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. 

SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. 

Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE,  Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. 

In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.

We are looking for a talented Novel Writer to craft immersive, interactive stories for our next-generation platform. If you love storytelling, interactive fiction, and creating emotionally engaging experiences, this role is for you!

Your main tasks will be:

• Create engaging role-playing stories for couples with multiple plotlines and branching scenarios.
• Develop a universal script template for AI-driven interactive stories.
• Write dialogues, scripts, and scene descriptions tailored for an interactive audience.
• Research and identify relevant storylines based on trends and user interests.
• Design scenarios that strengthen emotional connections between participants.
• Integrate game mechanics such as choices, decision timers, and trust levels.
• Adapt stories for different cultural contexts and audiences.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and developers to ensure seamless integration.

We expect from you:

• 2+ years of experience in writing scripts, interactive stories, visual novels, or RPGs.
• Strong knowledge of non-linear storytelling and interactive content mechanics.
• Experience in developing AI-driven script templates (OpenAI, ChatGPT, etc.).
• Excellent storytelling, character development, and dialogue-writing skills.
• Ability to create logical branching paths and dynamic storytelling elements.
• Fluent in English (Upper-Intermediate or higher) with strong writing skills.
• Ability to adapt to different tones and genres (romance, drama, mystery, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of ChatGPT and AI-driven content generation.
• Proficiency in Google Docs for scriptwriting and collaboration.

What do we offer:

• Remote opportunity – Work from anywhere.
• Freelance contract with potential for renewal and/or joining full-time.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas matter.
• The chance to be part of an innovative project reshaping online communication.

Sounds good? Join us now!