Science Reporting Intern, The Transmitter

simonsfoundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

New York City office

Job summary

The Transmitter, funded by the Simons Foundation, offers an enthusiastic science reporting internship in New York City for spring 2027. This paid program requires a 32-hour-per-week minimum and provides exposure to reporting neuroscience for an audience of scientists.

You will learn to report and write articles educating, challenging, and inspiring readers, with a background in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline.
• Graduate journalism coursework preferred.
• A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, report and write news articles for The Transmitter.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate journalism coursework

Tools

Journalistic ethics

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Transmitter offers up-to-date news and analysis of neuroscience and is dedicated to helping scientists at all career stages stay current and build connections.

Our award-winning news team is seeking an enthusiastic science reporting intern to join our lively newsroom in New York City for the spring of 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of neuroscience. This paid internship has a 32-hour-per-week minimum requirement.

The intern will learn how to report and write news articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you'll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.

The Transmitter is funded by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent. This internship will take place at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City from January to May 2027.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch, report and write news articles for The Transmitter.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline.
• Graduate journalism coursework preferred.

Experience

• A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics.

COMPENSATION

This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on degree level

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.