Graphics Intern

Job Title: Graphics Intern

Location: New York

Application Deadline: March 26th, 2026.

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature.

About the Brand

Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S. and the leading authoritative publication for science and technology in the general media. Together with scientificamerican.com and eight local language editions around the world, it reaches more than nine million readers. Scientific American is published by Springer Nature. Visit scientificamerican.com and follow @ScientificAmerican / @Sciam

About the Role

Scientific American seeks a Graphics Intern who has an interest in science, health and environmental journalism, and an ability to gather, analyze, and visualize data. The intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

Scientific American’s graphics intern will most often research, design, and produce charts or other infographics for stories written by others, but will also be encouraged to conceptualize and pitch visual stories of their own. They will contribute to weekly news and analysis articles for the website, with an emphasis on data reporting and visual presentation. The intern may also contribute to or assist with a variety of other editorial projects including, but not limited to, feature articles.

This position pays $22 per hour and is full-time —up to 35 hours per week—for 5-6 months, starting in mid-June to December 2026. This position is located in our New York office on a hybrid working model.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have command over the basics of reporting and data visualization and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator is required.
• An undergraduate degree in a science discipline and/or background in journalism are preferred but not required.

How to apply : 

By March 26th , please upload a single document including your cover letter, resume and a portfolio link. We weigh the cover letter and portfolio heavily.

US Hourly Pay is $22.00 per hour.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following poster.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture, and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here:

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Job Posting End Date:

27-03-2026