News Intern, Nature News

Job Title: News Intern, Nature News Location: Washington, D.C or New York — Hybrid Working Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @Springer Nature About the Brand Nature Portfolio's high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical, and applied sciences help move science and society forward. Nature Portfolio is home to the leading international weekly journal of science, Nature, founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries. Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @Nature Portfolio About the Role Nature's news team seeks an ambitious science reporter for a January-June 2027 internship – a paid, full-time writing position based in our Washington DC or New York City offices (on a hybrid model). Nature is an international journal publishing ground-breaking research; its newsroom, which is independent, produces must-read stories about science and science policy. Our interns are treated like staff reporters. They cover cutting-edge science, as well as activities at US science agencies. They travel locally for stories as appropriate, and write for both the website and print magazine. Initially, interns will be assigned stories, but ideally, will eventually pitch their own. Although they primarily cover news, they will have the opportunity to write features. Top candidates will have a strong background in both science and journalism, and should be enthusiastic about writing stories for an audience of researchers, administrators and decision makers. Past interns have gone on to staff positions, including at Carbon Brief, Smithsonian, STAT, The New York Times, and Nature. News interns will receive an hourly wage of $22.00.This is a full-time role offered in either the New York or Washington, DC office. The location strategy supports the team structure and aligns with business needs. Experience, Skills & QualificationsA University degree in a relevant subject Background in science preferred, but not required (applicants who have published science journalism articles previously or completed a science writing/journalism programme will be weighted more heavily)Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment Contributes to an inclusive, collegial work environmentUS Hourly Pay is $22.00 per hour. 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