Story Intern - Undergraduate (Game Writing)

Location: Burbank, California, United States; available for the full 12-week internship period during one of the specified summer sessions. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require current or future work visa sponsorship.

Intern pay: $36.50 per hour for the internship period.

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes interactive entertainment, with this role supporting Insomniac Games' AAA video game production.

What you will do

• Collaborate with writers and creative teams to develop and outline stories through story-breaking sessions.
• Create character arcs and one-sheets for casting, art reference, and character development.
• Write cinematic and in-game dialogue and participate in motion-capture, performance-capture, and voice-over sessions.
• Review scripts, provide constructive feedback, and revise writing based on creative direction and team input.
• Create documents and presentations communicating story ideas, character development, and narrative direction across departments.
• Maintain and organize online documentation supporting the writing process and cross-department collaboration.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Writing, Game Design, or an equivalent field.
• Strong critical-thinking and writing skills, including 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 and interest in storytelling, character development, and collaborative game production.
• Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university.
• Availability for the entire 12-week internship period during either May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from hirify.global now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial but not required for currently enrolled students.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship from senior team members.
• Hands-on experience with the Insomniac process for writing for games.
• Collaborative game development environment with opportunities to work with experienced writers and creative teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to a AAA game production and receive a game credit for a resume.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.