News Writer Intern for Science

Pain Research Forum

Washington (Washington County)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Science is seeking a News Writer Intern to join its News team in a full-time, six-month internship, January through June 2026. You will report to the Online News Editor and contribute to Science’s daily online news site and Science Magazine.

The internship pays $21.00 per hour and offers benefits. It may be hybrid (DC office) or fully remote, with preference for DC Metro Area applicants or US-based remote workers in select states. Applications are due by 2025-09-19.

Qualifications

  • Reporting and writing for Science’s daily online news site and Science Magazine.
  • Internship is full-time for 6 months with a structured newsroom experience.

Responsibilities

  • Report and write daily news items for Science’s online platform.
  • Assist Online News Editor and collaborate with the News team.

Job description

News Writer Intern, AAAS/Science (Full-time, Washington DC, Remote)

Science has an exciting opportunity for a News Writer Intern to join our News team. Reporting to the Online News Editor, you will become an active member of the news staff, reporting and writing for Science’s daily online news site and Science Magazine.

This is a full-time 6-month paid internship with benefits that runs from January through June of 2026. News Writer Interns will receive an hourly rate of $21.00.

This position may be hybrid (based out of our DC Office) or fully remote. DC Metro Area applicants are preferred, but the position is open to US-based remote workers in select states.

Applications are due by September 19, 2025.

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