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 is seeking an enthusiastic science reporting intern to join our lively newsroom in New York City for the fall of 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginning science journalist to cover the fast-moving field of neuroscience. This paid internship has a 32-hour-per-week minimum requirement.
The intern will learn how to report and write news articles that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists, and you’ll leave with a collection of great clips. A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior is essential.
The Transmitter is funded by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent. This internship will take place at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City from September 8 to December 17, 2026.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Pitch, report and write news articles for The Transmitter
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline
Graduate journalism coursework preferred
Experience
A background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior
Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Resume
Cover letter describing your interest in this position
Three clips of your journalistic writing
COMPENSATION
This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on degree level
Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in a scientific discipline)
- Graduate journalism coursework
- Background or strong interest in neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior
- Familiarity with and adherence to journalistic ethics
- Resume (required application material)
- Cover letter describing interest (required application material)
- Three clips of journalistic writing (required application material)
- Minimum 32 hours per week availability
- Work onsite at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City from September 8 to December 17, 2026
What We Do
The Simons Foundation's mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences, acting as a champion of basic science through grant funding, support for research, and public engagement.
