New Scientist seeking data journalism/reporting intern, deadline Feb. 15
February 5, 2013 in career talk, internships
Here’s an interesting opportunity for a journogeek who likes to explore data and science:
New Scientist is looking for a budding data journalist to join its San Francisco office for a six-month paid internship. You’ll brainstorm and work on data-driven stories and visualizations under the supervision of Peter Aldhous, our San Francisco bureau chief, and also contribute news items and blog posts on science/technology to the print magazine and newscientist.com.
The ideal candidate will already have some experience with data processing/analysis and online presentation (desirable skills include familiarity with SQL, JavaScript, and a scripting language such as Python), and be itching to apply those skills to the big stories and questions surrounding science, technology, medicine, and the environment. A degree in science or technology is desirable, and you should demonstrate your flair for journalism, especially data-driven projects, by sending examples of relevant work.
Follow the link above to see some samples of the type of data journalism NS is doing, and more details about applying. Deadline is 10 days away!









