Quanta Magazine is looking for a motivated writing intern for the summer of 2024. This is an outstanding opportunity for a beginning science journalist to dive into physics, mathematics, biology and computer science while developing writing, researching, fact checking and general editorial skills.

This paid internship has a 32 hour-per-week minimum requirement and can be full-time. It will take place on-site at the Simons Foundation offices between June through August.

Learn more about summer internships at Simons Foundation here: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/summer-at-simons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist editors and writers with research and fact checking; contact scientists and press officers to track down and verify information and supporting materials for articles, blog posts and other features.

• Research, report and write Abstractions blog posts.

• Research, pitch and develop a feature news article.

• Manage the general inbox.

• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

• Some graduate science journalism coursework preferred

Experience

• A background or strong interest in reporting and writing about physics, mathematics, biology or computer science.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter describing your interest in this position

• Five writing clips

• Names of two references

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COMPENSATION

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