What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytics and Outreach Intern (Autism in the Workplace Program) position at Simons Foundation?
This internship is part of the Simons Foundation’s Autism in the Workplace program. We strongly encourage autistic candidates to apply. Our program includes support for interns and guidance for hiring teams in order to make the internship a successful and rewarding experience.
Quanta Magazine is seeking an intern to assist the audience engagement team. The audience team connects Quanta’s award-winning science journalism with the public through digital distribution platforms including newsletters, podcasts, social media, and YouTube.
As the Analytics and Outreach Intern, you will support the audience team’s efforts to assess content performance and user trends to help guide audience development strategy. You will also perform tasks related to processing input from Quanta’s large audience. This position will report to the Senior Editor for Audience Engagement.
The Analytics and Outreach Intern will work onsite in our offices in New York City. The expected schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This temporary internship is expected to run from May 27 until August 14.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
Quanta Magazine is seeking an intern to assist the audience engagement team. The audience team connects Quanta’s award-winning science journalism with the public through digital distribution platforms including newsletters, podcasts, social media, and YouTube.
As the Analytics and Outreach Intern, you will support the audience team’s efforts to assess content performance and user trends to help guide audience development strategy. You will also perform tasks related to processing input from Quanta’s large audience. This position will report to the Senior Editor for Audience Engagement.
The Analytics and Outreach Intern will work onsite in our offices in New York City. The expected schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This temporary internship is expected to run from May 27 until August 14.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Categorize and label archival social media posts using to a provided key of post types. This requires using social media scheduling software and learning about each category of post.
- Sort and label audience input for responses in the general contact inbox using a provided key.
- Gather and share performance data for social media posts in an internal spreadsheet.
- Sort and ship merchandise for audience giveaways.
- Assist the Audience team with additional tasks and projects as requested.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is required.
- Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
- Demonstrated ability and affinity for reading comprehension and critical thinking.
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in science and/or mathematics.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to the responsibilities of the team.
- Please submit a résumé and cover letter to Simons Foundation stating your interest in the position and the Autism in the Workplace program.
- If selected to move forward, we will have our partner, Integrate Autism Employment Advisors, review your résumé and cover letter and contact you to continue the process.
- This internship pays $20 per hour.
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
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