Marketing Intern - American Association for the Advancement of Science

AAAS has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship within our SciLine Department!

SciLine seeks an intern to support our core marketing functions and help expand the reach of our free services to more U.S.-based news reporters and scientists. The successful candidate will contribute to planning and execution of social media promotions, bulk email campaigns, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and other marketing planning and outreach activities. Collaborating closely with SciLine's Marketing Manager, the intern will help advance SciLine's mission of enriching U.S. journalism with scientific evidence and expertise.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You’ll Do:

• Draft social media posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, and Bluesky to market events and resources for journalists and scientists

• Update email marketing database to maintain a current list of U.S.-based journalists

• Update SciLine’s website with meta descriptions and image resizing in line with SEO best practices

• Update SciLine’s YouTube account with video assets, in line with SEO best practices

• Assist the Marketing Manager as needed with research, data entry, outreach, and production related to promoting SciLine to our core audiences

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (or transitioning between the two) at a university/college (science majors preferred)

• Familiarity with social media marketing and email marketing for non-profit or mission-based businesses

• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong project management skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills

Internship Details

This is a remote internship, however, those in or near the D.C. area have the option to work from our D.C. office and attend in-person events, typically 1-2 times per week. This is a 12-week internship, which will run from June 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025. The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $18.50 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the help of a sponsorship. Please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org with any questions regarding your eligibility. 

Application Process:

Submit a resume and cover letter by May 15, 2025. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.