Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation

Science Reporting Intern, The Transmitter

915 Broadway, New York, NY · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$25kDetected 34 days ago
Spring

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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline.
  • Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics.
  • This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on degree level
  • Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Nice to have

  • Graduate journalism coursework preferred.

Compensation

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

Company info

  • 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.

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