Curatorial Fellow, History of Science Magazine

Science History Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

403(b) retirement matching funds

Descripción de la vacante

Science History Institute seeks a Curatorial Fellow to join the Distillations editorial team in Philadelphia. The role includes commissioning and developing magazine articles, managing timelines, and editing artwork for features.

The fellowship is a two-year, early-career opportunity offering mentorship and professional development, with a path toward public history in museums and science communication. Salary is $55,000 annually.

Formación

• Advanced degree in humanities, social sciences, communications, or science with interest in history of science.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to non-specialists.
• Experience managing multiple short- and long-term projects under deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsabilidades

• Join the Distillations magazine editorial team and contribute to commissioning and developing articles.
• Manage production timelines and workflows for magazine content.
• Edit illustrative art and execute story layout and design.
• Collaborate with the communications team on promotion of content.
• Plan the magazine’s transition to a quarterly, print-first publication during the fellowship.

Conocimientos

Writing & editing

Public communication

Project management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Educación

Advanced degree in humanities, social sciences, communications, or science

Descripción del empleo

Science History Institute seeks a Curatorial Fellow to join the Distillations editorial team in Philadelphia. The role includes commissioning and developing magazine articles, managing timelines, and editing artwork for features.

The fellowship is a two-year, early-career opportunity offering mentorship and professional development, with a path toward public history in museums and science communication. Salary is $55,000 annually.