This position will be a 3 to 6 month,
full-time, paid position, based at APS Headquarters in College Park,
MD. Intern duties include: assisting the APS Head of Media Relations in
preparing press releases about physics research, as well as identifying
and summarizing newsworthy journal papers and APS conference
presentations. In addition, the intern will post items on the APS blog
PhysicsBuzz (http://physicsbuzz.physicscentral.com/)
on a regular basis and write a range of stories for APS News - a
monthly tabloid distributed to the APS members. Other duties involve
writing news stories for Inside Science News Service
(www.insidescience.org), participating in planning meetings for APS
News, and producing physics podcasts for general audiences.
Advanced
undergraduate physics course work, BA/BS in physics or related science
preferred. Writing courses or published writing for non-scientists
desired. Journalism and English majors with minors in a physical science
or extensive physical science course work will also be considered.
Benefits: Vacation and sick leave, as well as health and dental insurance
