Game Writer (Internship)

Lanterns is an independent video game studio based in Tunis, Tunisia, focusing mainly on narrative video games. We are looking for a Game Writing Intern to support the development of upcoming projects. You will assist the narrative team in executing the game's story, collaborating with stakeholders to help write, edit, and maintain project scripts and GDD content following the game director’s guidelines.

Must Have

• Assist in writing and revising cutscene and gameplay dialogue, lore documents, and all related game script elements
• Help design and document interactive narrative systems and story elements
• Collaborate with the Design team to create and maintain character information and world backstory
• Contribute to maintaining the GDD, including dialogue documentation, character information, world backstory, storyboards, and cinematic development notes
• Support the creation of an experience that seamlessly blends gameplay and story
• Conduct research to support character and plot development
• Solid understanding of narrative design for video games
• Ability to adapt writing style to match the tone and character voices of the project
• Team-oriented mindset, willing to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced creative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good to Have

• Previous writing experience in games, film, television, or other related media

Lanterns is an independent video game studio based in Tunis, Tunisia, focusing mainly on narrative video games. At Lanterns, we strive to deliver compelling and responsible gameplay experiences and stories to the world.

We are currently looking for a Game Writing Intern to support the development of our upcoming projects. As a Game Writing Intern, you will assist the narrative team in the execution of the game's story. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to help write, edit, and maintain project scripts and GDD content following the game director’s guidelines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in writing and revising cutscene and gameplay dialogue, lore documents, and all related game script elements, as well as supporting narrative content for various game systems.
• Help design and document interactive narrative systems and story elements to communicate them clearly to stakeholders and the development team.
• Collaborate with the Design team to create and maintain character information and world backstory.
• Contribute to maintaining the GDD, including dialogue documentation, character information, world backstory, storyboards, and cinematic development notes.
• Support the creation of an experience that seamlessly blends gameplay and story to take the player on a compelling journey.
• Conduct research to support character and plot development.

IMPORTANT: Any application should include the candidate's portfolio (either by link in CV or via email) to be considered. Please send it to: recruitment@lanterns-studios.com

Job skills

Requirements & Skills:

• A solid understanding of narrative design for video games.
• Ability to adapt writing style to match the tone and character voices of the project.
• Team-oriented mindset, willing to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good to have:

• Previous writing experience in games, film, television, or other related media is considered a plus.