Story Intern - Undergraduate
About The Position
Join the writing team at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience developing stories, characters, and dialogue for AAA video game production. The Writing Intern collaborates with experienced writers and creative teams to help shape game stories and characters, contributing to story development, cinematic and in-game dialogue, and creative documentation while learning Insomniac’s process for writing for games. Throughout the internship, the intern receives mentorship from senior team members, develops storytelling and writing skills, and gains practical experience in a collaborative game development environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a AAA game production and earn a game credit for a resume. The internship is 12 weeks, with availability required for the full period. Work may take place during one of the listed periods: May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. The fixed hourly pay rate is $36.50.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Writing, Game Design, or equivalent.
- Strong critical thinking and writing skills, including the ability to develop, evaluate, and refine creative ideas.
- Creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
- Passion for writing video games and interest in storytelling, character development, and collaborative game production.
- Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university; undergraduate students are eligible.
- Able to work for the entire 12-week internship period during one of the stated date ranges.
- Authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial but not required for currently enrolled students.
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.
- Learn Insomniac’s process for writing for games while developing creative writing, storytelling, and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- Mentorship from senior team members.
- Opportunity to earn a game credit for a resume.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
