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Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine

915 Broadway, New York, NY, USFull-time2026-09-23 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Early-career science journalist fellowship producing news and features on physics, mathematics, biology, and computer science for a digital media publication.

Role type

Science Writing Fellow (Journalist)

Builds

News articles, social media content, newsletters, and video/podcast support for Quanta Magazine

Domain

Science journalism (physics, mathematics, biology, computer science)

Required skills

Reporting and writing about complex topics, familiarity with journalistic style and standards, research and fact-checking, collaboration with art and production teams

Preferred skills

Background or strong interest in physics, mathematics, biology, or computer science

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Pitch, report and write news articles; Assist editors with research and fact checking; Collaborate with art and production teams on illustrations and infographics; Develop stand-alone content for social media and newsletters; Assist with development and production of video and podcast offerings

Seniority

Early-career, full-time paid fellowship