Intern, Narrative Design
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Location: Renton, Washington, US, 98056
Company: Hasbro
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Eligibility to apply: Ideally you should have 12 months of service in your current position, or if the available position is within your current department, 6 months of service in your current position. If you don’t meet these requirements, speak with your HR Business Partner before applying. Also, please be sure your current manager is aware before formally interviewing for the position.
At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.
2026 Summer Narrative Design Internship
At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!
The Internship Experience
Hasbro’s Summer Internship Program offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a global play and entertainment company operates- paired with the opportunity to make a real impact.
Interns are fully embedded on their teams and trusted to own meaningful business projects aligned to team priorities. Throughout the summer, you’ll contribute to work that matters.
What You'll Do as a Narrative Design Intern:
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Join in creative meetings with writers, artists, and designers to refine our characters and story
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Develop and maintain character and lore documents so that other teams can easily find what they need to know about the narrative
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Research setting details to keep our story true to established canon
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Play and give feedback on narrative prototypes
What You'll Bring:
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Curiosity about the practical side of developing narrative for video games
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Attention to detail and organizational skills
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Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
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Familiarity with online document editing tools, such as Google Docs, wiki tools, etc
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Experience writing interactive stories (such as roleplaying games, interactive fiction, branching story books, etc). This does not need to be paid professional experience. We encourage applicants who have done student projects or hobby work
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Familiarity with our games and settings
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Familiarity with fantasy literature and video games
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Program Details
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Interview Timeline: February – April
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Start: Early June (target June 8)
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End: Late August (target August 21)
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Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week)
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Undergraduate Interns: $28.00 – $37.00/hour
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Final rates communicated during offer process
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Location: Internship locations vary by role and team. Most opportunities are hybrid or in-office and based in one of Hasbro’s core hubs or satellite offices, including:
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Pawtucket, RI
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Seattle, WA
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Austin, TX
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Raleigh, NC
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London, UK
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Montreal, Canada
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Hong Kong
Internship Perks
In addition to competitive pay and meaningful work, Hasbro interns enjoy a range of perks designed to support well-being, connection, and growth:
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Employee product discounts across Hasbro brands
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Paid time off, including a fully paid company-wide summer break in August
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Volunteer Time Off: 4 paid hours per month to give back through the Team Hasbro volunteer program
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Access to learning and development resources throughout the summer
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Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and employees across the company
These benefits are part of our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging experience for early career talent.
Why Hasbro
Hasbro internships are designed as a launchpad for early career talent. Interns are given meaningful responsibility, exposure to senior leaders, and opportunities to explore long-term career paths within the company. Strong performance may lead to consideration for return or full-time roles.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
The hourly rate for this position is $33.00 to $39.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
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