Graphics Intern, Scientific American

Job Description

Job Title: Graphics Intern, Scientific American

About Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup

About the Brand

Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Visit scientificamerican.com and follow @ScientificAmerican / @Sciam

About the Role

Scientific American seeks a graphics intern who has an interest in science, health and environmental journalism, and an ability to gather, analyze, and visualize data. The intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

Scientific American’s graphics intern will most often research, design, and produce charts or other infographics for stories written by others, but will also be encouraged to conceptualize and pitch visual stories of their own. They will contribute to weekly news and analysis articles for the website, with an emphasis on data reporting and visual presentation. The intern may also contribute to or assist with a variety of other editorial projects including, but not limited to, feature articles.

This position pays $20 per hour and is full time—up to 35 hours per week—for 5-6 months during Winter and Spring 2025. This position is located in our New York office on a hybrid working model.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in a science discipline and/or background in journalism are preferred but not required. 

• Must have command over the basics of reporting and data visualization and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics.

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator is required.

How to apply:

By November 1, please upload a single document including your cover letter, resume and a portfolio link. We weigh the cover letter and portfolio heavily.

US Hourly pay is $20 per hour.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf poster.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. 

Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here  https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

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