News Intern

Scientific American, Inc.•New York, NY
•Remote

About The Position

Scientific American seeks an editorial Intern who has 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. Scientific American’s News Intern will 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. The intern may also contribute to or assist with a variety of other editorial projects including, but not limited to: videos and podcasts, Q&As, book reviews, infographics and other forms of visual storytelling, games, explainers and event coverage.

Requirements

  • Must have command over the basics of reporting and writing
  • Strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics

Nice To Haves

  • An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • This position pays $22 per hour
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