Simons Foundation is hiring: Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine in New York

Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine page is loaded## Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazinelocations: 915 Broadway, New York, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R0002091**POSITION SUMMARY** 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*** Pitch, report and write news articles.* Assist editors with research and fact checking.* Collaborate with the art and production teams on research, illustrations and infographics.* Develop standalone content to be shared on *Quanta*’s social media accounts and newsletters, in conjunction with the audience engagement team.* Assist as necessary with the development and production of Quanta’s video and podcast offerings.* Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education*** Bachelor’s degree**Experience*** A background or strong interest in reporting and writing about complex topics, and physics, mathematics, biology or computer science in particular.* Familiarity with journalistic style and standards.**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS*** Résumé* Cover letter describing your interest in this position* Five writing clips**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS*** This fellowship pays $29 per hour and is eligible for medical benefits.**ABOUT *QUANTA***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 ( and ) 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.The Simons Foundation is a private foundation in New York City whose mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. Founded in 1994 by Jim and Marilyn Simons, the foundation supports transformative science through grantmaking, in-house research and public engagement. The Simons Foundation provides grants in autism science and neuroscience; life sciences; mathematics and physical sciences; and science, society and culture. The foundation’s in-house research division, the Flatiron Institute, develops and deploys computational methods to advance basic scientific research. Visit the to learn more**Salary and Benefits** In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.**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.**E-Verify**Simons Foundation participates in E-Verify. Learn more .
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In Summary: Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine is looking for an early-career science journalist for its summer/fall 2026 writing fellowship . The fellowship pays $29 per hour and is eligible for medical benefits . The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind .

En Español: La página de Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine está cargada. Este programa de seis meses le dará al solicitante exitoso una amplia experiencia en escribir noticias y características sobre uno o más áreas que cubre: física, matemáticas, biología e informática. Esperamos que nuestro redactor se involucre profundamente con lo que sucede en ciencias básicas y matemáticas; desarrollar sus habilidades como reportero, escritor y pensador; y ganar experiencia con nuestros equipos de producción de video, arte y audiencia. **FUNCCIONES ESENTIALAS/RESPONSABILITADES*** Realizar, informar y escribir artículos de noticias.* Asistir a los editores con la investigación y verificación de hechos.* Colaborar con los equipos artísticos y productivos en investigaciones, ilustraciones e infografías.* Desarrollar contenido independiente para ser compartido en las cuentas de redes sociales de Quanta* y boletines informáticos, en conjunto con el equipo de participación del público.* Ayudar según sea necesario con el desarrollo y producción de ofertas de video y podcasts de Quenta*. Hacer otras tareas o tareas como se le asignen o requieren.* *Minimum Qualifications Education *** Licenciatura**Experiencia** Un fondo o un fuerte interés en reportar y escribir sobre temas complejos y física, matemáticas, biología o computadora en particular. *Quanta* fue galardonado con el Premio Pulitzer de 2022 en reportes explicativos, un premio a la revista nacional 2020 para excelencia general y un premio al National Magazine de 2025 por mejor número sobre un solo tema. *Qanta* tiene asociaciones sindicalizadas con *Wired*, *The Atlantic* y otras publicaciones, ha publicado dos libros (y) y nuestros artículos han sido traducidos a varios idiomas.**Nuestro compromiso de ampliar los caminos hacia la ciencia y las oportunidades para todos:**Muchas de las mejores ideas y descubrimientos provienen de una variada mezcla de mentes, antecedentes y experiencias. La Fundación Simons se compromete a avanzar en ciencias básicas y matemáticas para beneficiar a la humanidad y nuestra comprensión colectiva de nuestro mundo. Fundada en 1994 por Jim y Marilyn Simons, la fundación apoya las ciencias transformadoras a través de subvenciones, investigación interna y compromiso público. La Fundación Simons proporciona becas en ciencia del autismo y neurociencia; ciencias de la vida; matemáticas y ciencias físicas; y ciencia, sociedad y cultura. Como parte de nuestra misión, apoyamos a socios, programas e iniciativas que buscan ampliar la comunidad científica y abrir caminos para carreras científicas y matemáticas. La Fundación Simons ofrece igualdad de oportunidades a todos los solicitantes sin importar raza, religión, color, edad, sexo, embarazo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, disposición genética, neurodiversidad, discapacidad, estatus de veterano o cualquier otra categoría protegida bajo las leyes federales, estatales y locales.**E-Verify**La Fundación Simon participa en E-Vérify. Aprende más . #J-18808-Ljbffr