Job Description:
Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine
POSITION SUMMARY
Quanta Magazine is looking for an early-career science journalist for its spring 2025 writing fellowship. This six-month program will give the successful applicant extensive experience writing news and features about one or more areas that Quanta covers: physics, mathematics, biology and computer science.
We expect our writing fellow to deeply engage with what’s going on in basic science and mathematics; to develop their skills as a reporter, writer and thinker; and to gain experience with our video, art, production and audience engagement teams. The fellow should leave Quanta with a strong understanding of the best practices in science journalism, insights into the workings of a digital-media publication, and writing clips that showcase their abilities as a journalist.
This full-time paid fellowship will take place in-person between January and June 2025 at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City. We strongly encourage applicants from backgrounds that are underrepresented in science and science journalism.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch, report and write news articles.
• Assist editors with research and fact checking.
• Collaborate with the art and production teams on research, illustrations and infographics.
• Develop standalone content to be shared on Quanta’s social media accounts and newsletters, in conjunction with the audience engagement team.
• Assist as necessary with the development and production of Quanta’s video and podcast offerings.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor’s degree
Experience
• A background or strong interest in reporting and writing about complex topics, and physics, mathematics, biology or computer science in particular.
• Familiarity with journalistic style and standards.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Résumé
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position
• Five writing clips
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• This fellowship pays $29 per hour and is eligible for medical benefits.
ABOUT QUANTA
Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to 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.
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.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5755205
