Social Media Intern

Science has an exciting opportunity for a paid Social Media Intern to join our Visuals Department this summer!

Reporting to the Digital Director, this Social Media Intern will gain hands-on experience translating science news, research, commentary, and visuals into engaging social media content for 8 platforms with 14 million total followers. Experience creating short-form video for social is a plus.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What you'll do

• Create and schedule accurate, engaging, and brand-appropriate written and visual content for the Science family of journals social media feeds
• Collaborate with the Web Content Strategy, Multimedia, Design, Graphics, and Photography teams to produce still and motion visuals for social
• Assist with script writing, voiceovers, and video editing for short-form videos for social
• Monitor and moderate feedback on social, elevating issues as they arise
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program at the undergraduate, master's, or Ph.D. level. Recent graduates in the past year also may be considered

• A minimum of 2 years education toward a degree

• Intellectual curiosity about science and comfort with scientific ideas is essential

• Writing, journalism, and/or communications experience a plus

• Familiarity with a variety of social media platforms

• Experience creating short-form video for social a plus

• Working knowledge of Adobe CC a plus

• Experience using a social media scheduling platform a plus (we use Sprout Social)

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously on deadline

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Internship Details

• DC Metro Area is strongly preferred but open to remote workers in select states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where AAAS has a business presence, you may not be eligible for this position. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility. This is a 12-week internship, which will run from June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026. The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $17.95 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility.

Application Process:

Submit a resume and cover letter by March 30, 2026. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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