Multimedia Intern

The Role Scientific American’s multimedia intern will create audio and video stories that explain highly technical, and highly important, scientific concepts. As the multimedia intern, you will assist in the coordination, recording, transcription and post-production of podcasts and videos.

Qualifications

Technical proficiency in the Adobe Create Suite, with a particular focus on Premiere and Audition Experience with a variety of camera and field audio equipment An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required

How to apply

By November 2, please upload a single document including your cover letter, resume and a portfolio link. We weigh the cover letter and portfolio heavily.

This position pays $22 per hour and is full-time—up to 40 hours per week—for 5-6 months, from January into June 2027. This is a remote role, though people near New York City can join us in a shared workspace once per week.

About Scientific American Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States, a title it has earned by translating the frontiers of science and technology for curious, general readers for more than 180 years. Our pages have featured contributions from Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla, and work by more than 150 Nobel Prize winners has appeared in our issues over the years. Since our 1948 relaunch, we've held to a simple but demanding standard: the best stories on science come from the people doing the work. Today we reach more than 20 million people worldwide across our print, digital, and international editions, continuing a mission that has outlasted the telegraph, the radio, and the internet alike. Join us in helping the next generation understand the world through science.

**** Scientific American is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering a culture where differences are valued and innovation thrives.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request when contacted for an interview. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for candidate screening or decision-making. All evaluations are conducted by our human resources team and hiring managers.