Intern with Genes to Genomes!

The Genetics Society of America journals, GENETICS and G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics, seek an intern with a talent for storytelling and a strong background in genetics or a related scientific field.

The intern will work closely with editorial staff to write posts for the Genes to Genomes blog and contribute to other writing, outreach, and communications tasks as needed. You must be an excellent writer and a fast learner.

This paid internship is for 10 hours a week for 12 weeks and you will be telecommuting. Your application should include: a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample that summarizes a GSA Journals research article in the style of a Genes to Genomes blog post (for examples, see: http://genestogenomes.org/category/science-and-publishing/).

You may also include up to two other writing samples that demonstrate your ability to write for a general biology audience or the public (i.e., not scholarly research articles).

Tasks:

Write posts for Genes to Genomes blog (you will have some posts assigned by the editors, but you will also pitch your own post ideas)

Conduct phone interviews with scientists as needed

Work with editors to revise and publish posts

Identify appropriate images to accompany posts

Promote posts via social media

Other tasks as needed

You may also have opportunities to gain training and experience in other writing tasks (e.g., writing press releases or journal issue highlights) according to your interests, skills, and the tasks and time available.

Experience and skills required

Some graduate training in genetics or related field (e.g., current graduate student). Those with equivalent research experience will also be considered.

Demonstrated writing skills, including use of plain language

Knowledge of genetics and biology

Ability to write engagingly for both the public and a scientific audience

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Ability to work closely with others, and to share and receive ideas openly

For information about how to apply, please visit: http://www.faseb.org/Professional-Development-and-Diversity-Resources/Professional-Development-and-Career-Resources/Employment-and-Fellowship-Opportunities/Employment-with-FASEB-and-Member-Societies.aspx

Applications will require a cover letter, resume, and writing samples. Please combine writing samples into a single PDF file.

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