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Job Title: Graphics Intern, Scientific American Location: New York (Hybrid Working Model) Application Deadline: March 21, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. 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Scientific American’s graphics intern will most often research, design, and produce charts or other infographics for stories written by others, but will also be encouraged to conceptualize and pitch visual stories of their own. They will contribute to weekly news and analysis articles for the website, with an emphasis on data reporting and visual presentation. The intern may also contribute to or assist with a variety of other editorial projects including, but not limited to, feature articles. This position pays $20 per hour and is full-time —up to 35 hours per week—for 5-6 months, starting in mid-June, during Summer and Fall 2025. This position is located in our New York office on a hybrid working model. Qualifications: Must have command over the basics of reporting and data visualization and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics. Experience with Adobe Illustrator is required. An undergraduate degree in a science discipline and/or background in journalism are preferred but not required. How to apply: By March 21, please upload a single document including your cover letter, resume and a portfolio link. We weigh the cover letter and portfolio heavily. US Hourly Pay is $20.00 per hour. Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work HERE. 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These books are helping me focus. Perhaps they’ll resonate with you, too.
Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World (Without a Bullhorn) // by Omkari L. Williams
https://www.omkariwilliams.com/the-book
Let's Move the Needle: An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers; Build Community and Make Change // by Shannon Downey
https://www.nokillmag.com/articles/moving-the-needle-the-power-of-craftivism-identity-and-community/
“Science Communication Fundamentals” is a free chapter sample from the book Building Science Graphics courtesy of the author, Jen Christiansen. Subsections include The Science of Science Communication, Storytelling, SciArt and How Graphics Fit In.
