The Scientist – Internship

The Scientist offers a full-time internship program. Successful applicants start writing immediately, quickly becoming integral members of our staff. Interns work from home on their own computers and must keep US East Coast business hours. As an intern you will cover breaking news for our website, produce a variety of articles for the print magazine, manage The Scientist’s social media presence, scan the literature for upcoming studies of interest, and proofread magazine articles. They are looking for candidates who have some experience in science journalism, are comfortable digesting primary scientific literature, and can work well independently in a virtual office. Successful interns are able to manage multiple articles simultaneously, complete assignments on deadline, and work collaboratively with editors. You must be a college graduate. If you’re interested, send your resume to [email protected]. The position is pays $2,000/month and typically lasts for four months.

Deadlines
Summer: March 1st (internship runs approximately May – September)
Fall: July 1st (internship runs approximately September – January)
Winter: November 1st (internship runs approximately January – May)