Science News Intern — Remote, Paid Internship

Scientific American, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific American seeks an editorial Intern with an interest in science, health and environmental journalism. The News Intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

The intern will report and write news and analysis for the website and at least one short story per month for the print magazine’s news section,

Qualifications

• Must have command over the basics of reporting and writing and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics.
• An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Report and write news and analysis articles for the website and at least one short story per month for the print magazine’s news section, Advances.
• Contribute to or assist with other editorial projects including videos and podcasts, Q&A, book reviews, infographics and other forms of visual storytelling, games, explainers and event coverage.

Skills

News reporting basics

Science journalism interest

Education

Undergraduate science degree (preferred)

Job description

Scientific American seeks an editorial Intern with an interest in science, health and environmental journalism. The News Intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

The intern will report and write news and analysis for the website and at least one short story per month for the print magazine’s news section,