Story & Dialogue Intern - AAA Game Writing

Insomniac Games; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Games in California is seeking a Writing Intern to contribute to story development, in-game dialogue, and creative documentation, collaborating with seasoned writers and the creative team.

This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a potential game credit; you will learn Insomniac's process for writing for games, produce character arcs and cinematic dialogue, and gain exposure to mocap sessions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Writing, Game Design, or equivalent.
• Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial but not required for currently enrolled students.
• Strong critical thinking and writing skills, with the ability to develop, evaluate, and refine creative ideas.
• A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
• Passion for writing video games, with an interest in storytelling, character development, and collaborative game production.
• Undergraduate graduation window May 2026 to December 2029; Undergraduate
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the writing team to develop and outline stories through "Breaking story" sessions.
• Create character arcs and one-sheets to support casting, art reference, and character development.
• Write cinematic dialogue and participate in mocap/p-cap sessions to learn how storytelling translates into game production.
• Develop in-game dialogue and attend voice-over sessions to understand how written content is brought to life.
• Review scripts, provide constructive feedback, and revise writing based on creative direction and team input.
• Create documents and presentations to communicate story ideas, character development, and narrative direction to other teams.
• Maintain and organize online documentation to support the writing process and collaboration across departments.
• Gain hands-on experience with the Insomniac process for writing for games while developing your creative writing, storytelling, and collaboration skills.

Skills

Story development

Character arcs

Dialogue writing

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Creative writing

Time management

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Writing, Game Design, or equivalent

Job description

Insomniac Games in California is seeking a Writing Intern to contribute to story development, in-game dialogue, and creative documentation, collaborating with seasoned writers and the creative team.

This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a potential game credit; you will learn Insomniac's process for writing for games, produce character arcs and cinematic dialogue, and gain exposure to mocap sessions.