About the role#
Join the writing team at Insomniac Games to help develop stories, characters, and dialogue for AAA video game production. You will work alongside experienced writers to shape game narratives and learn our internal writing process. This internship provides mentorship and the opportunity to earn a game credit for your resume.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the writing team to outline stories through breaking story sessions.
- Create character arcs and one-sheets for casting, art reference, and development.
- Write cinematic and in-game dialogue.
- Attend voice-over, motion capture, and performance capture sessions.
- Review scripts and provide constructive feedback.
- Revise writing based on creative direction and team input.
- Create documents and presentations to share narrative direction with other departments.
- Maintain online documentation to support the writing process.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Writing, Game Design, or a related field.
- Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
- Availability for the full 12-week internship period.
- Strong critical thinking and writing skills.
- Ability to develop, evaluate, and refine creative ideas.
- A self-motivated and responsible approach to your work.
- Passion for video game writing and collaborative production.
- Six to twelve months of related experience is helpful but not required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Burbank, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Pay: $36.50 per hour.
About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is a video game developer founded in 1994. The company creates titles for various platforms and has sold over 70 million units. Its portfolio includes franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man. The business maintains studios in Burbank, California, and Durham, North Carolina, with a staff size between 201 and 500 people.
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