Game Narrative Intern
ALTEREA | AGENTS OF INFLUENCE
Game Narrative Intern
Job Summary
The role of the Game Narrative Intern is to support the narrative and design teams in developing and refining the story and written content for Agents of Influence. This includes editing game scripts, writing in-game text, and preparing narrative materials for production. The intern will also assist in creating educational and narrative-aligned supplemental materials, and contribute to projects that connect story with social media and classroom engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of storytelling, education, and interactive media. Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
About the Company & Project
We are Alterea Inc., an experience design company based in Los Angeles, CA. Through live and digital mediums we create experiences that draw on historical research and emerging art forms to explore and highlight participant agency. Our core team met as undergraduates at the University of Southern California designing experiences that combined immersive theater and interactive gaming.
Agents of Influence is an in-development educational video game that teaches students critical media literacy skills such as research, analysis, and effective conversation. We are seeking a Game Narrative Intern to join our team and contribute to the storytelling and educational impact of Agents of Influence. We’re looking for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about the power of narrative in games. This person will gain hands-on experience editing scripts, crafting in-game text, and supporting narrative work that bridges gameplay, education, and social impact. They’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how story and learning design come together in a mission-driven startup environment.
This is a part-time, remote, unpaid internship with the potential for increased responsibility and compensation based on performance.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Internship Period: from September 1, 2025 to December 20, 2025
Apply here: https://forms.gle/LUbFGJGbttqjmRd36
Introductory Video (please view!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u97XriYhB0
Location and Work Environment
This is a fully remote position, allowing you the flexibility to work from home or another suitable location. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Reliable Internet Connection: A stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 20 Mbps) is required for video conferencing and accessing company tools.
- Equipment: You should have access to a reliable computer with a webcam and a headset. If needed, the company can provide additional equipment to support your work.
- Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free workspace is essential for meetings and focused work.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and edit game scripts to ensure narrative clarity, tone consistency, and alignment with game mechanics
- Write in-game text for features such as tooltips, objectives, dialogue choices, and feedback messages
- Help transform narrative documents into production-ready formats, including clean formatting, naming conventions, and developer notes
- Support the education team with narrative-driven supplemental materials (e.g., teacher guides, game-based worksheets)
- Contribute to cross-functional projects that bridge storytelling and educational goals
- Collaborate on social media campaigns that align with the game’s characters, storylines, and tone
- Coordinate with narrative, design, and production teams to maintain narrative cohesion
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Provide feedback on story structure, dialogue, and content pacing during development
Qualifications
- Strong writing and editing skills, especially in dialogue or interactive storytelling
- Attention to detail, organization, and consistency in both narrative and formatting
- Interest in educational games, social impact storytelling, and immersive learning experiences
- Comfortable working with Google Docs, collaborative writing tools, and production pipelines
- Ability to take initiative and communicate effectively on a remote team
- Bonus: Experience writing for games, fanfiction, or screenwriting
- Bonus: Familiarity with Unity or branching dialogue tools (e.g., Twine, Ink)
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Bonus: Interest in social media, transmedia storytelling, or edutainment content
Additional Responsibilities
- Work in a timely fashion to meet deadlines and support team projects.
- Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn.
Compensation and Benefits
This is an unpaid internship. There is potential to grow into a paid role.
Application Instructions
Internship Period: from September 1, 2025 to December 20, 2025
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Introductory Video (please view!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u97XriYhB0
Apply here: https://forms.gle/9xEsHoezZqC4KbDk9
Additional Project Overview and Details:
Agents of Influence Project Overview
Link to the Game: https://www.agentsofinfluencegame.com/AoiWIP/ (Username test@123.com, Password: test1234
Further Opportunities
Explore all further opportunities here: All Agents of Influence Internships
We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.