What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newsletter Intern position at AAAS?
Science has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship with our Editorial Department!
The Newsletter Intern will be an active member of the ScienceAdviser team, helping provide the newsletter audience with the latest in Science and science every weekday.
What You’ll Do
- Finding and proposing newsletter items from a variety of sources, including Science’s News, Commentary, and Research; Science family journal content; and other journals and trustworthy science outlets.
- Writing for ScienceAdviser on a daily basis. Newsletter items typically run about 200 words and cover all areas of science and science policy.
- Contribute to the longer segments of ScienceAdviser, including brief Protostar interviews, 600-word researched Deep Dives, and more.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or senior year of college; advanced degree or certification preferred.
- Experience in writing about science for a broad (i.e. non-technical) audience, and should be prepared to report, research, and write under daily deadlines.
- A background in science is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to applicants who have published science journalism articles, have freelanced for or interned at a science news publication, and/or have completed a journalism or science writing program.
Internship Details
- This internship will be expected to come into the D.C. office 1-2 times a week on a hybrid-work basis.
- This is a 12-week internship, which will run from June 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025.
- The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $17.50 per hour.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility.
Application Process:
Submit a resume and cover letter by April 10, 2025. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.
AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.
Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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