Multimedia Intern

Scientific American, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific American is seeking a multimedia intern to create audio and video stories that explain highly technical, and highly important, scientific concepts. You will assist in the coordination, recording, transcription and post-production of podcasts and videos.

This paid, full-time internship runs 5-6 months from January 2027. It is remote, with preference for occasional on-location work in New York City.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency in the Adobe Create Suite, with a particular focus on Premiere and Audition.
• Experience with a variety of camera and field audio equipment.
• An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recording and post-production of podcasts and videos.
• Record and transcribe audio and video content.
• Develop engaging multimedia stories that explain scientific concepts.

Skills

Video storytelling

Audio storytelling

Coordination

Education

Undergraduate degree in a science discipline

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

Audition

Job description

The Role

Scientific American’s multimedia intern will create audio and video stories that explainhighly technical, and highly important, scientific concepts. As the multimedia intern, youwill assist in the coordination, recording, transcription and post-production of podcastsand videos.

Qualifications:

• Technical proficiency in the Adobe Create Suite, with a particular focus onPremiere and Audition
• Experience with a variety of camera and field audio equipment
• An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required

This position pays $22 per hour and is full-time—up to 40 hours per week—for 5-6 months, from January into June 2027. This is a remote role, although preference will be given to those who are available for occasional recording and filming on location in and around New York City .

About Scientific American

Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine inthe United States, a title it has earned by translating the frontiers of science andtechnology for curious, general readers for more than 180 years. Our pages havefeatured contributions from Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla, and work by more than 150Nobel Prize winners has appeared in our issues over the years. Since our 1948relaunch, we've held to a simple but demanding standard: the best stories on sciencecome from the people doing the work. Today we reach more than 20 million peopleworldwide across our print, digital, and international editions, continuing a mission thathas outlasted the telegraph, the radio, the internet alike. Join us in helping the nextgeneration understand the world through science.

Scientific American is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering a culture where differences are valued and innovation thrives.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request when contacted for an interview. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for candidate screening or decision-making. All evaluations are conducted by our human resources team and hiring managers.