Science Reporting Intern, The Transmitter

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.

Our award-winning news team is seeking an enthusiastic science reporting intern to join our lively newsroom in New York City for the fall of 2025. 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 and can be full-time. The internship is expected to start in September and end in December.

The intern will learn how to report and write news articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, molecular biology, cognition and behavior is essential.

The Transmitter is funded by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent. This internship will take place at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City. The position is open until filled, but for priority consideration, please submit your complete application by May 19, 2025.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch, report and write news articles for The Transmitter
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Education
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline
• Graduate journalism coursework preferred
  
  Experience
• A background or strong interest in neuroscience, molecular biology, cognition and behavior
• Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics
  
  REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Resume
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position
• Three clips of your journalistic writing
  
  COMPENSATION
• This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on experience.
  The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
  
  Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
  Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. 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.
  
  The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
  
  To apply, please visit: https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/job/Science-Reporting-Intern--The-Transmitter_R0001874
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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