Science Reporting Intern, The Transmitter

Pain Research Forum; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transmitter, housed in New York City at the Simons Foundation, is seeking a science reporting intern for spring 2026. This paid internship offers hands-on newsroom experience covering neuroscience topics for a scientifically literate audience.

You will pitch, report and write news articles, build clips, and learn newsroom ethics. A Bachelor's degree and a strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline
• 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 any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Skills

Journalism

News writing

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Science Reporting Intern, The Transmitter

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 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of neuroscience. This paid internship has a 24-hour-per-week minimum requirement. The internship is expected to start in January and end in May.

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. The position is open until filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline

Experience

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position
• Three clips of your journalistic writing

COMPENSATION

• This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on experience.