AAAS · 20 hours ago
Data Viz & Graphics Intern
AAAS has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship within their SciLine department. The Data Viz & Graphics Intern will help transform data into clear, compelling graphics that support journalists, particularly local TV reporters, with their news coverage.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Find and turn data into visually compelling graphics for journalists to use in digital stories and newscasts
Source, analyze, and work confidently with a wide range of datasets
Pitch and develop data-driven stories and graphics for use in SciLine’s TV-focused Experts on Camera service
Collaborate with SciLine staff on one-off graphics projects
Rigorously fact-check data and sources for all graphics produced
Support production and data entry for SciLine’s TV projects, including Experts on Camera sessions and group media availabilities
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (or transitioning between the two) at a university/college (data journalism majors preferred)
Portfolio of visually and editorially compelling graphics
Skilled at presenting data through engaging charts, maps, and full-screen graphics
Familiar with interactive data visualization and data analysis tools
Able to produce high-quality graphics quickly, including for breaking news
Curious, innovative and open to experimenting with new technologies
Editorially rigorous, with a commitment to accuracy and high journalistic standards
Detail-oriented and organized, with strong project management skills
Interest in or enthusiasm about science and its role in the news
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
Company
AAAS
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.63MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2022-11-16Grant· $0.63M
Leadership Team
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