AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards Intern AAAS

AAAS has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship within our Office of Public Affairs! 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 2024 we received 1,444 entries from 59 different countries. We are seeking an intern to join us for eleven weeks to assist with reviewing the eligibility of entries and other tasks. These include soliciting entries from specific journalists, answering general submission inquiries and compiling a spreadsheet on the total number of entries and their countries of origin. This position will work closely with the Senior Program Associate and Program Director. Help us ignite the next era of science.

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 internship will be expected to come into the D.C. office 1-2 times a week on a hybrid-work basis. This is an 11-week internship, which will run from June 2, 2025 – August 15, 2025. The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $17.50 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship. AAAS currently provides the following 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, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. 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.