Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide.Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars™ Jedi: Survivor, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.Reporting to the Lead Dialogue Designer, we’re looking for a Narrative Dialogue Intern who will embrace our philosophy and work with design leadership, writers, designers, and other departments to help us create an incredible experience for our players. You must reside in Los Angeles, CA during the Internship as we are not able to provide relocation or visa assistance.What you’ll do:Learn and assist with narrative implementation of wide-reaching game systems involving all departments.Become familiar with all implementation aspects of narrative and writing.Resolve complicated logic issues and come up with sustainable solutions.You will help create design documentation.Help identify needs for satisfying and engaging narrative gameplay mechanics.Requirements:You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree granting program in a related field with an expected graduation date no earlier than December 2026. Have a general understanding of interactive narrative mechanics.Basic narrative design experience with game design, level design, and writing.Ideally, you'll have:Experience working on a video game or interactive media project.Experience with text-based scripting, visual scripting, and programming languages.Knowledge of modern game engine tools and pipelines such as Unreal Engine 5.Knowledge of object-oriented programming principles such as polymorphism and inheritance to create strong system architecture.A player-first perspective to developing a refined gameplay experience.We will only consider students who are enrolled in an accredited degree program expecting to graduate no earlier than December 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.If all this excites you, then we want to talk to you. We are an equal opportunity team excited about our next journey. Please submit your resume to apply!COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location. EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. PAY RANGES* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$20 - $32 USDThe hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k).Interns in California are also eligible for Voluntary Disability Insurance.About Electronic ArtsWe’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.