Editorial Research Intern

AAAS has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship within our SciLine department!

SciLine seeks an intern to research newsworthy topics using scientific literature and other high-quality information sources and support the production of editorial content geared towards helping journalists with their news coverage. Collaborating closely with SciLine's Manager of Journalism Projects & Multimedia. The intern will support SciLine's mission of providing scientific evidence and expertise to enrich U.S. reporting.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You'll Do

• Conduct research on designated topics, such as climate impacts and infectious diseases, using primary scientific literature and other sources of high-quality data
• Distill complex science into concise summaries and key statistics that will feed into the production of SciLine's editorial products, such as Quick Facts and the SciLine newsletter
• Identify and pitch to SciLine's editorial team news topics that could benefit from scientific context
• Assist as needed with other aspects of editorial content production, such as fact checking, building reference lists, and web production

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (or transitioning between the two) at a university/college (science majors preferred)
• Deep familiarity with scientific literature and ability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of scientific evidence and information sources
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong project management skills
• Excellent writing and science communication skills
• Understanding of and enthusiasm about the societal role of the news media is a plus

Internship Details

This is a remote internship, however, those in or near the D.C. area have the option to work from our D.C. office and attend in-person events, typically 1-2 times per week. This is a 12-week internship, which will run fromJune 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025. The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is$18.50 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship.Please contact our Talent Team atjobs@aaas.orgwith any questions regarding your eligibility.

Application Process:

Submit aresume and cover letterbyMay 15, 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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