Quanta Magazine is looking for a motivated video intern for the summer of 2026 to help create videos for the website and Quanta’s YouTube channel with more than 1M subscribers. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career video producer to learn about the production of animated explainers, series and short documentaries about biology, physics, computer science and mathematics. The intern will receive training and mentoring from the video team and the magazine editors and will potentially leave with some nice portfolio pieces.
This paid internship is full time at 40 hours per week. It will take place on-site at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City between June 1st to August 14th, 2026.
Learn more about summer internships at Simons Foundation here: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/summer-at-simons.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the video team with research for video explainers, series and documentaries.
Contact scientists and press officers to arrange interviews for videos.
Assist the video team with producing shoots; for example, researching and writing interview questions and collaborating with crew and remote subjects.
Assist the video team with edits, including working with archival material, selecting music tracks, and completing color and sound passes.
Track and report on the latest trends on other science YouTube channels.
Assist the video team with creation and strategy of vertical shorts.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should be working toward a career in video, film, media or journalism.
Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop is essential, and familiarity with Adobe After Effects is desirable.
An enthusiastic interest in science and science communication.
Strong writing skills.
Good judgement of video quality with an understanding of animation, cinematography, editing, production and post-production processes that contribute to success.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit a résumé and cover letter describing your interest in this position.
Two examples of scripts you have worked on and/or videos that you have edited, with explanation of your role.
COMPENSATION
This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on degree level
ABOUT QUANTA
Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. Quanta was awarded a 2022 Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting, a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence, and a 2025 National Magazine Award for best single-topic issue. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired, The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books (Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy) and our articles have been translated into several languages.
Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.
The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.