Managing Editor

We have a new and vibrant web-based student led journal- we could use a more professional slant for the coming spring term to raise the bar of the quality and also to supervise some of our students (masters and undergrad public health students).

Here is the journal:

If you are interested I would be happy to discuss. We have about $1K to spend for the spring term for help on raising the quality and also organize it a bit better. We used WordPress and mainly our Bronx High School interns developed it for us.

Summer Writing Intern, Spectrum

Spectrum (https://www.spectrumnews.org/) is seeking an intern to report and write articles for the Spectrum site. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of autism. This paid internship has a 24 hour-per-week minimum requirement. The internship is expected to start in May 2023 and will last 3-4 months. The internship will take place at the Simons Foundation's New York City office.

You will learn how to report and write articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you'll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Report and write articles for the Spectrum site
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position.

COMPENSATION

This internship pays $18 to $20 per hour, depending on experience.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

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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Summer Writing Intern, Quanta Magazine

POSITION SUMMARY
Quanta Magazine is looking for a motivated writing intern for the summer of 2023. 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 September.

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 rsum and cover letter describing your interest in this position
• Five writing clips
• Names of two references

COMPENSATION
• This internship pays $18 to $20 per hour, depending on experience.

ABOUT QUANTA

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by theSimons Foundationto enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. In addition to many other awards and accolades, Quanta won the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting in 2022 and a National Magazine Award for general excellence in 2020. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired , The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books ( Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy ) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

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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Spring Intern

Fifty Grande is seeking remote editorial interns for the 2023 Spring semester. The interns will focus on music and festivals around the U.S., and will have the chance to pitch essays and features directly to the editorial team. The ideal candidate has a familiarity with magazine writing, knows how to write lively, substantive prose without becoming superfluous, and genuinely enjoys learning about the world of music. While no prior journalism experience is needed, published clips or work at a student publication are a plus.

This is a paid internship ($20/hour) that will require five to 10 hours per week.

Summer Writing Intern, Spectrum

Spectrum is seeking an intern to report and write articles for the Spectrum site. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of autism. This paid internship has a 24 hour-per-week minimum requirement. The internship is expected to start in May 2023 and will last 3-4 months. The internship will take place at the Simons Foundation's New York City office.

You will learn how to report and write articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you'll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report and write articles for the Spectrum site
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree
Experience

• A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position.

COMPENSATION

• This internship pays $18 to $20 per hour, depending on experience.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

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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Spring Writing Intern, Spectrum

Spectrum is seeking an intern to report and write articles for the Spectrum site. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of autism. This paid internship has a 24 hour-per-week minimum requirement. The internship is expected to start in January 2023 and will last 3-4 months. The internship will take place at the Simons Foundation's New York City office.

You will learn how to report and write articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you'll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report and write articles for the Spectrum site
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

• A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position.

COMPENSATION
• This internship pays $18 to $20 per hour, depending on experience.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

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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Breaking News Reporting Internship

The New York Daily News is seeking part-time interns to cover breaking local news. You will be covering the biggest breaking news in person in all five boroughs and sometimes beyond, visiting crime scenes, knocking on doors, attending press conferences and more. This is not an office-based or work-from-home job. You will be learning the basics of shoe leather reporting, talking to witnesses and grieving families in person, covering court appearances and funerals, and also creatively mining social media and online databases to uncover leads. You will be expected to email clear well-written notes on tight deadlines and will likely end up getting bylines on front page stories! You will also be encouraged to pitch feature stories.

Spring Writing Intern, Spectrum

Spectrum is seeking an intern to report and write articles for the Spectrum site. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of autism. This paid internship has a 24 hour-per-week minimum requirement. The internship is expected to start in January 2023 and will last 3-4 months. The internship will take place at the Simons Foundation's New York City office.

You will learn how to report and write articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you'll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Report and write articles for the Spectrum site
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
• Bachelor's degree

Experience
• A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Please submit a rsum and cover letter describing your interest in this position.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

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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Spring Writing Intern, Quanta Magazine

POSITION SUMMARY
Quanta Magazine is looking for a motivated writing intern for the spring of 2023. 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 24 hour-per-week minimum requirement. It will take place on-site at the Simons Foundation offices between mid-January to mid-May.

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 rsum and cover letter describing your interest in this position
• Five writing clips
• Names of two references

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

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.

ABOUT QUANTA

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by theSimons Foundationto enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. In addition to many other awards and accolades, Quanta won the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting in 2022 and a National Magazine Award for general excellence in 2020. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired , The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books ( Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy ) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/XRKOmaIVYzegQiLebfn1yK

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Business Journalist Intern

LevFin Insights Business Journalist intern will be working with an elite business news team that produces deeply researched stories on the world's largest and most important companies by digging into their corporate debt.

The position would entail covering companies that are showing signs of financial distress, researching credit documents, and learning the creative ways hedge funds are looking to invest in in the capital markets.

You will have the chance to contribute to a mix of scoops, enterprise stories, and real-time news on restructurings, distressed M&A and bankruptcies.

The pay rate is $20 per hour.