Associate Writer: Pedestrian and Ambient Dialogue

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

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new studio on the Westside of Los Angeles, CA. 

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 

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.