Hi, it’s Marlee,
Surprise! It’s me again. Kinda.
Simon has been a long-time follower of the newsletter and kindly offered to keep it up while I’m doing Big Life Changes. Snaps for Simon! See y’all! 👋
Simon here, hello! 😁 I’ll try not to break the newsletter while Marlee is off starting a new job!!! Before we do this week’s SciComm jobs:
WIPE IT DOWN we wash our hands in this newsletter
jobs & internships
If you’re in Maryland, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is looking for a video intern. They want someone who can start by Step 21 and are taking applications on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP!
Oversee the EPA’s website + advise on strategy for social media, written web stuff, and multimedia. Apply by Sept 15!
I’m going to keep applying to The Open Notebook’s early-career science fellowship until I get it 😤. Join me! Apply by October 25!
There’s going to be a Crash Course Zoology! Complexly is hiring a consultant and a writer for the series. (I applied to write Crash Course Algebra back in Nov, so if you want some insight into the process/rates, send me a DM). Apply by Sept 22!
The Science History Institute is looking for a part time Gallery Guide, but since everything is virtual now, it’s a content creation gig until spring.
Texas Biomed needs someone to write their marketing content, organize events, and just generally help promote their brand.
Want to work for Disney? National Geographic is hiring a Producer (and a Senior Producer) to work on podcasts. Research, reporting, pitching, interviewing, cutting tape, scripting, editing, scoring, and mixing - basically the whole storytelling process.
Respond to media requests and write press releases for the Department of Energy.
hu$tle tips
Before you send off that pitch, check if the pub has pitching guidelines: