Associate Writer: Pedestrian & Ambient Dialogue

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented writer to work on dialogue for our ambient population. This is an entry-level role that will have you working alongside other writers to create exciting, interactive encounters with our games' pedestrians.  

This is a full-time, in-person position based in Rockstar's studio in Los Angeles. 

WHAT WE DO 

• The Rockstar Games Writing team works closely with various departments across the studios in developing narratives, characters, dialogue, in-game media, world building interactions, and world-building discoveries.
• We work to push the limits of creating compelling and unique experiences that resonate with a global audience.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Write funny, character-driven, and unique dialogue for our ambient population.
• Work with key stakeholders to understand and support the technical requirements for player-led, dialogue-based interactions with our ambient population.
• Provide exciting dialogue that works within the strict constraints of a complex game system.
• Undertake self-motivated research and leverage that research to enrich your writing. 
• Understand and match the tone of our games.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in English, Creative Writing, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
• Two years' experience of creative writing in a professional context.
• Knowledge of MS Office.

SKILLS 

• Ability to write well under tight deadlines, while maintaining quality and consistency.
• A highly organized and disciplined approach to your work.
• Enthusiastically respond to feedback, making requested changes quickly and thoroughly.
• Ability to iterate based on feedback.

PLUSES 

• Fluency in a second language.
• Experience working within creative industries - video games, film, television, music, journalism.
• Experience with improv.
• Experience working in a writers' room or as a writer's assistant.
• Passion for Rockstar and our games.