Associate Researcher @ Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games is seeking an Associate Researcher to join our Research team. This role will be tasked with doing deep-dive research into people, locations, events, and other happenings – both real-world and fictional – at the request of various creative teams across Rockstar. The successful candidate will have an insatiable curiosity, a track record of successful research projects, and a passion to help make Rockstar’s games as great as they can be.

Please note, this is a remote, full-time position.

WHAT WE DO

  • The Rockstar Games Research Team collect and organize background information to assist departments company wide.
  • We handle research requests from global creative teams as well as individual Rockstar employees.
  • We collaborate with any company department that requests our service, including writing, art, game design, motion capture, marketing, and other creative teams within the company.
  • We look for and submit corrections for in-game inaccuracies that appear in game builds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the global development team with targeted, clear, insightful research and reference material.
  • Produce deep-dive reports on a wide range of topics – from the mainstream to the obscure – tailored to the needs of the end user (writers, artists, designers etc.)
  • Travel to real-world locations for field research both alone and with other Rockstar staff.
  • Contribute to the internal research dept blog.
  • Work closely with the Digital Asset Manager to contribute to and maintain the internal archive.
  • Work closely with the Location Manager to conduct on-site research.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • University degree or equivalent.
  • Research experience for journalism, academia, broadcasting, or professional web sites.

SKILLS

  • Exceptional research, writing, comprehension, and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work well under deadlines.
  • A knack for interpreting data as well as telling stories visually.
  • Ability to break down complex topics and write about them clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to “read between the lines” of various media to deduce subtexts.
  • Ability to deliver work in any required style.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
  • Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working both very independently and very collaboratively.
  • Deep knowledge of cultural and criminal trends.
  • Voracious appetite for news, music, film, tv, video games and pop culture in general.
  • Intellectual curiosity and drive to find your own answers.
  • Willingness to accept feedback and work through multiple iterations.

PLUSES

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

  • Deep understanding and passion for the stories that Rockstar tells and the worlds that it creates.
  • Spanish fluency.

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.

Apply here.