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Company: Simons Foundation Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 04/08/2026 Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Government and Policy, Manufacturing and Production, Publishing, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration, Broadcasting/Communications, Nonprofit and Volunteer Services, Writing/Authoring |
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Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine Full Time R0002091 POSITION SUMMARY Quanta Magazine is looking for an early-career science journalist for its summer/fall 2026 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 July and December at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education
Experience
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
COMPENSATION AND 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. Quanta was awarded a 2022 Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting, a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence, and a 2025 National Magazine Award for best single-topic issue. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired, The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books (Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy) and our articles have been translated into several languages. 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. To apply, visit https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/job/915-Broadway-New-York-NY/Science-Writing-Fellow--Quanta-Magazine_R0002091 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-01f86bcda80c1948b5cced948900c149 Contact Information
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