Kavli Science Journalism Awards Intern

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Full time
Description

The international AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards honor professional journalists for distinguished reporting on the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Before award submissions are reviewed by scientist experts and journalist judges, our program withdraws entries that do not qualify for the contest or compete at the program's standard. In 2023 we received 1,224 entries from 74 countries. We are seeking an intern to join us for six to eight weeks to assist with reviewing the eligibility of entries and other tasks. These includes soliciting entries from specific journalists, answering general submission inquiries and compiling a spreadsheet on the total number of entries and their countries of origin. The awards intern will work closely with the Senior Program Associate and Program Director.

What You'll Do

  • Review contest entries and provide short written comments on submission eligibility.
  • Help solicit entries for 2024 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards.
  • Respond to general inquiries about contest rules and the entry process.
  • Create a spreadsheet on entry totals by category and country of origin.

Minimum Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, science or a related field
  • Familiarity with major news outlets, basic journalism literacy
  • Comfortable assessing quality of reporting and writing
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organization, ability to juggle multiple assignments at once
  • Competency with Microsoft Excel, knowledge of basic formulas

Internship Details

This is a full-time, paid internship, which will run from June 3, 2023 - August 23, 2024. The internship will be based out of our Washington, DC office on a hybrid-work basis. Fully remote work is also an option if agreed-upon in advance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $17.50 per hour. AAAS interns are eligible for SmarTrip transit benefits.

How to Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter by May 3, 2024. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

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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