Quanta Magazine is looking for an early-career science journalist for its winter/spring 2027 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 January and June 2027 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 stand-alone 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

• 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.

Apply online at:

https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/job/Science-Writing-Fellow--Quanta-Magazine_R0002164