Writing Intern - Masters

Writing Intern - Master's

Burbank, CA or Fully Remote

About the Team:

Are you passionate about storytelling and eager to write for games? Insomniac Games is searching for a talented Writing Intern who is excited to learn all aspects of game writing, from crafting character arcs to embracing the rewriting process.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with a team to "break story" and outline narrative elements.
• Develop character arcs and one-sheets for casting and art reference.
• Organize and maintain various types of online documentation.
• Create documents and presentations to communicate the story to the team.
• Write cinematic dialogue and attend mocap/p-cap sessions.
• Write in-game dialogue and participate in voice-over recording sessions.
• Review scripts and provide constructive feedback.
• Continuously rewrite and refine scripts as part of the development process.

What We're Looking For:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a degree MFA in Writing, Game Design, or a related field.
• Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
• Strong critical thinking and writing skills are essential.
• Ideal candidates are self-motivated, creative, and passionate about writing for video games.
• Writing samples are required to be considered for this internship.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Available to work full-time during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th, 2025.
• Must commit to the full 12-week internship duration.
• Open to U.S. citizens or international students with F-1 visas.

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