Publication: BioTechniques.com (Informa Healthcare)

Description: We are seeking a science reporter intern to develop stories and write for the news section of BioTechniques.com. This is an opportunity to participate in multimedia content creation from inception to publication.  Proposed length of internship is three (3) to six (6) months.

Payment: We will provide a stipend for meal and transportation expenses.

Location: 52 Vanderbilt Ave., New York, NY 10017.

Responsibilities:

• Research and pitch stories for the news section of the site.
• Gather information through tips, press releases, sources, and events.
• Interview life science researchers and industry professionals.
• Write articles for an audience of professional biomedical researchers.
• Post and update content through the site``s content management system.
• Produce newsletters, podcasts, and video.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should be enrolled in a science journalism MA program.
• Excellent writing/editing skills. Detail-oriented, resourceful, and self- motivated.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Background in science, specifically biology, preferred.
• Experience with HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and CMS systems preferred.
• Familiarity with audio and video production preferred.

How to Apply: 

• Email a brief cover letter, resume, and two (2) writing samples to: IBIinternships@informausa.com.
• Subject line: Science Reporter Internship

Company Description: Informa Healthcare is a major force in science publishing. Our aim is to provide authoritative research and analysis, up-to-the-minute news, comment and debate for all sectors of the Healthcare and Life Sciences community. We serve the commercial needs of business leaders, the research needs of the scientific community and the ‘good practice’ needs of healthcare professionals.

BioTechniques.com is a science community that provides peer-reviewed articles, news, and insight to life scientists researching molecular biology and genetics.

For more information visit: www.informa.com  or www.biotechniques.com.