Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Intern

Description

Science has an exciting opportunity for two paid summer internships with our News Department. The Diverse Voices in Science Journalism (DVSJ) Internship offers undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in science journalism the opportunity to learn multiple facets of the trade. Working closely with editors and reporters at Science , one of the world's largest interdisciplinary science journals, interns will contribute to all news products, including online, print, and digital media .

The program especially aims to train those who come from, and are committed to covering, communities that have historically been underrepresented in science journalism. The hands-on experience builds interns' capacity to report on science for a general audience, expanding access to the profession. We invite anyone with a demonstrable interest in issues of diversity in science to apply. We strongly encourage applications from students who are members of historically excluded racial and ethnic communities, are sexual minorities, immigrants, first-generation college students, have disabilities, are neurodivergent or have other identities not listed here and that are not regularly represented in science journalism.

Experience what it's like to cover the scientific and technological issues that shape our global community.

Find out more at aaas.org / dvsj. For specific questions about your eligibility or the application process, please contact Michael Greshko , DVSJ coordinator, at mgreshko@aaas.org or contact jobs@aaas.org .

Help us ignite the next era of science!

What You'll Do

• Report and write for Science's daily online news site, the weekly print magazine, and various digital media products such as Science's Instagram page.
• Cover science-related events in and around the Washington, D.C. area, including press conferences and briefings, congressional hearings and other legislative activities, meetings at various federal agencies, and workshops and conferences on a range of scientific topics.

Minimum Qualifications

Application Process

Internship Details

This is an 11-week internship, which will run from approximately June 1, 2026 - August 17, 2026. The internship will be based out of our Washington, D.C. office, and follows a hybrid model, with both remote and in-person work expected each week.

Please note that interns are also expected to attend an in-person orientation and wrap-up session with AAAS Mass Media Fellows. The orientation will run June 3-5, 2026, and the wrap-up is scheduled for August 17-18, 2026.

The anticipated compensation for this position is $20.00 per hour. AAAS will pay for one round-trip to and from Washington at the start and end of the internship. Interns are also eligible for SmarTrip transit benefits, which can be used on the regional subway and bus systems.

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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