RKO Interactive

Technical Writer / Project Assistant (Co-op)

The Role

We’re looking for a Technical Writer / Project Assistant Co-op Student to support our
studio in both administrative and creative tasks throughout the production cycle. This
role blends elements of production support, marketing, and business development.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in the operations of an indie game studio and
contribute to an R&D project focused on cutting-edge VR technologies such as real-time
physics simulation, gesture and voice control, AI dialogue systems, and hand-tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Writing development logs, articles, and other customer-facing communications
  • Supporting social media presence and creating marketing content as needed
  • Assisting with the creation of funding documentation, including pitch decks and
    grant applications
  • Supporting internal communication and organization through email outreach,
    scheduling, and maintaining documentation
  • Recording meeting minutes and facilitating team alignment
  • Conducting business and market research
  • Writing development logs, articles, and other customer-facing communications
  • Assisting in the organization and coordination of in-person events and meetings
  • Performing general administrative and personal assistant duties

Requirements For The Role

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
  • Enrolled in a communications, business, marketing, digital media, computer
    science, or related post-secondary program
  • Currently enrolled student at a post-secondary institution who holds a Canadian
    Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Protected Status (i.e. refugee)

Nice to Have

  • A passion for game development and immersive technologies
  • Some coding or game development knowledge
  • Video and image editing experience (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or
    similar tools)
  • Familiarity with social media management
  • Prior experience with event coordination or community engagement

To Apply

Please email contact@rkointeractive.com with a copy of your resume, cover letter, link to your portfolio (if applicable), and academic transcript. We look forward to receiving your application.

This position is part of DigiBC’s Work Placement Program, which supports post-secondary students by providing experiential learning opportunities in animation, video games, visual effects, and XR. As a part of this program, participating students benefit from customized orientation workshops, e-learning resources, mentoring support, and opportunities to build their professional network in the creative technology industry. Subsidy funding for this position is made available through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) grant administered by the ICTC WIL Digital program. This position is open to students who are registered at ACE-WIL accredited public post-secondary institutions, reside in British Columbia, and are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Persons as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.