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AAAS · 1 day ago

Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Intern

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

AAAS is one of the world’s largest interdisciplinary science journals, offering a paid summer internship aimed at undergraduate and graduate students interested in science journalism. Interns will work closely with editors and reporters, contributing to various news products and covering science-related events in the Washington, D.C. area.

Non Profit

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Science journalismNews writingReporting experienceDigital media proficiencyCommitment to diversity

Required

Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, community college or graduate journalism program (current students not enrolled in a formal journalism program but with some journalism experience are welcome to apply, as are those who will be graduating in the spring of 2026)

Writing samples should be examples of journalism or other reported pieces intended for a general audience. Stories relating to research or other matters relating to the scientific community are preferred. Please do not include examples of technical writing (i.e., scientific manuscripts). Writing samples should be sent as PDFs or Word files, not as URLs

Please also fill out the attached questionnaire. The questionnaire aims to learn about your skillset and your goals for the DVSJ program, as well as about how you represent the kind of person this internship aims to train and your commitment to extending the reach of science journalism into communities where there is currently limited participation

Preferred

A dual major or a minor in a scientific discipline may be advantageous but is not required

Preference will be given to applicants who have reported and written news articles on scientific subjects or on technical issues. Such experiences include writing for campus newspapers, university publications, radio stations, online publications, and other media outlets, or interning at another news organization

Benefits

SmarTrip transit benefits

AAAS will pay for one round-trip to and from Washington at the start and end of the internship

Company

AAAS

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.

Founded in 1848