Science Reporting Intern, Transmitter

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Transmitter offers up-to-date news and analysis of neuroscience and is dedicated to helping scientists at all career stages stay current and build connections. Our award‑winning news team seeks an enthusiastic science‑reporting intern for a paid 32‑hour‑per‑week internship in New York City for the fall of 2026.

This internship will take place at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City from September8 to December
17,2026, and will provide an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast‑moving field of neuroscience.

• Pitch, report, and write news articles for The Transmitter.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline; graduate journalism coursework preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition, and behavior.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics.

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position
• Three clips of your journalistic writing

This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on degree level.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, 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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