Data Viz & Graphics Intern AAAS SciLine

Civic Science Media Lab; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,911 - 29,783; Full time

Job summary

A science communication organization is offering a paid summer internship for a Data Viz & Graphics Intern. The intern will create visually compelling graphics from data to support journalists, focusing primarily on local TV news coverage. Key responsibilities include sourcing and analyzing datasets, pitching data-driven stories, and collaborating on graphic projects. This remote internship runs for 12 weeks, with an initial compensation rate of $18.40 per hour. Interested candidates should be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of visually and editorially compelling graphics.
• Skilled at presenting data through engaging charts and maps.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Find and turn data into visually compelling graphics for journalists.
• Source, analyze, and work confidently with a wide range of datasets.
• Pitch and develop data-driven stories and graphics.

Skills

Data journalism

Data visualization

Graphic design

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

Tools

Data visualization and analysis tools

Job description

Description

AAAS has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship within our SciLine department!

SciLine, a free service for journalists that aims to get more scientific evidence into the news, seeks a Data Viz & Graphics Intern to help transform data into clear, compelling graphics that support journalists, especially local TV reporters, with their news coverage. This internship focuses on producing editorial graphics that make scientific evidence accessible in ways that are both accurate and engaging. Collaborating closely with SciLine’s Content Manager of TV News, the intern will support SciLine’s mission of providing scientific evidence and expertise to enrich U.S. reporting.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You’ll Do

• Find and turn data into visually compelling graphics for journalists to use in digital stories and newscasts
• Source, analyze, and work confidently with a wide range of datasets
• Pitch and develop data-driven stories and graphics for use in SciLine’s TV-focused Experts on Camera service
• Collaborate with SciLine staff on one-off graphics projects
• Rigorously fact-check data and sources for all graphics produced
• Support production and data entry for SciLine’s TV projects, including Experts on Camera sessions and group media availabilities

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (or transitioning between the two) at a university/college (data journalism majors preferred)
• Portfolio of visually and editorially compelling graphics
• Skilled at presenting data through engaging charts, maps, and full-screen graphics
• Familiar with interactive data visualization and data analysis tools
• Able to produce high-quality graphics quickly, including for breaking news
• Curious, innovative and open to experimenting with new technologies
• Editorially rigorous, with a commitment to accuracy and high journalistic standards
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong project management skills
• Interest in or enthusiasm about science and its role in the news

Internship Details

This is a remote internship, however, those in or near the D.C. area have the option to work from our D.C. office and attend in-person events, typically 1‑2 times per week. This is a 12‑week internship, which will run from June 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026. The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $18.40 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship. Please contact our Talent Team at [e-mail] with any questions regarding your eligibility.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.