Science Communication Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing editorial content, including research-focused science writing, patient stories, op-eds, and long-form features
• Participate in weekly editorial and planning meetings to support content development and distribution
• Research, pitch, and develop original story ideas aligned with HICCC’s editorial priorities
• Write and produce at least two publishable pieces for the HICCC newsroom or magazine
• Conduct and participate in interviews with researchers, clinicians, and community members
• Support background research, fact-checking, and source coordination for editorial projects
• Assist with drafting external media pitches and press materials

Requirements

• Enrollment in college or completion of a college degree

Benefits

• 12-week, part-time summer internship (20 hours per week)
• Hands-on experience in science communication within an academic medical and nonprofit setting
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of published work
• Exposure to communications strategy, campaign planning, and event-related communications

About the Company

The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) Communications Office leads the full spectrum of communications for the center, translating complex cancer research and clinical advances into compelling content for patients, researchers, and the public. In partnership with the Columbia Journalism School, this internship provides unique insight into mission-driven storytelling.