Fall Writing Intern, Quanta Magazine 160 Fifth Avenue/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/job/160-Fifth-Avenue/Fall-Writing-Intern--Quanta-Magazine_R0000372/apply POSITION SUMMARY Quanta Magazine is looking for a motivated writing intern for the fall of 2018. This is an outstanding opportunity for a beginning science journalist to dive into physics, mathematics, biology and computer science while developing writing, researching, fact checking and general editorial skills. This paid internship has a 24 hour-per-week minimum requirement. It will take place between September and December at the magazine's New York City office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist editors and writers with research and fact checking; contact scientists and press officers to track down and verify information and supporting materials for articles, blog posts and other features. * Research, report and write Abstractions blog posts. * Research, pitch and develop a feature news article. * Manage the general inbox. * Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education * Bachelors degree (some graduate science journalism coursework preferred) Experience * A background or strong interest in reporting and writing about physics, mathematics, biology or computer science. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS * Please submit a résumé and cover letter describing your interest in this position, along with five clips and two references. 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 provides 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. Posted TodayPart timeR0000372 The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 in New York City by Jim and Marilyn Simons. With an annual grants and programs budget of $300 million, the foundations mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The foundation pursues its mission through its grant-making division, comprising programs in Mathematics amp; Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Education amp; Outreach and autism research, and through its internal research division, the Flatiron Institute. The Mathematics amp; Physical Sciences program supports work in mathematics, theoretical computer science and theoretical physics. The Life Sciences program works to advance basic research in life sciences, with, among other efforts, large grant programs in ocean ecology and in the origins of life. The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is a campaign that aims to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance. SFARI also supports the editorially independent autism research news site Spectrum. In 2016, the foundation launched thenbsp;Flatiron Institutenbsp;(FI), a multidisciplinarynbsp;institute whose mission is to advance scientific researchnbsp;throughnbsp;computationalnbsp;methods, including data analysis, modeling and simulation. The FI hosts scientists and collaborating expert programmers who work to create, deploy and support new state-of-the-art computational methods. Outreach amp; Education supports and promotes scientific literacy in society generally. Specifically, the program supports the nonprofit Math for America and the independent science news site, Quanta Magazine. This programs Science Sandbox initiative seeks to unlock scientific thinking in all people, so that science becomes a more integral part of culture. SALARY AND BENEFITS In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. 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 provides 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.