Paid Science Writing Fellowship

Simons Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid fellowship

Job summary

Quanta Magazine is seeking an early-career science journalist for its winter/spring 2027 writing fellowship. This six‑month, in-person program will run January–June 2027 at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City, covering physics, mathematics, biology and computer science.

You will pitch, report and write news and features, assist editors with research and fact‑checking, and collaborate with the art and production teams on visuals and outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Background or strong interest in reporting and writing about complex topics in physics, mathematics, biology, or computer science.
• Familiarity with journalistic style and standards.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, report and write news articles.
• Assist editors with research and fact checking.
• Collaborate with art and production teams on research, illustrations, and infographics.
• Develop stand‑alone content for Quanta’s social media and newsletters with the audience engagement team.
• Assist with development and production of Quanta’s video and podcast offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interest in science writing

Familiarity with journalistic style

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Quanta Magazine is seeking an early-career science journalist for its winter/spring 2027 writing fellowship. This six‑month, in-person program will run January–June 2027 at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City, covering physics, mathematics, biology and computer science.

You will pitch, report and write news and features, assist editors with research and fact‑checking, and collaborate with the art and production teams on visuals and outreach.