Summer Writing Intern

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

COMPENSATION

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