Announcing the ASAS science writing internship
Job description: The American Society of Animal Science is looking for two interns to work for eight weeks this summer. Internship runs from the week of June 11 to the week of Aug. 3. Interns will work with the ASAS Scientific Communications Associate to write press releases, write and edit online content, produce podcasts and create video content for ASAS sites. Interns will also travel for one week, expenses paid, to Phoenix, Arizona to report on the ASAS annual meeting.
Requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university program. Applicants must be willing to provide proof of health insurance. Applicants must have writing experience, and they should be comfortable writing about science for a non-scientific audience. Applicants must be willing to live in Champaign, Illinois during the eight week internship. Interns will be expected to work 40 hours per week. Interns will be responsible for travel expenses to Champaign and for finding housing in Champaign.
Salary: $1,500 per month for two months.
Applications due: March 1, 2012
Please submit a cover letter, CV with references, and two writing samples. Any questions or application materials should be sent to Madeline McCurry-Schmidt at MadelineMS@asas.org.