2025 Editorial Intern position with Paleobiology and Journal of Paleontology

The Paleontological Society Journals are seeking an Editorial Intern for the 2025 summer (period of mid-June through mid-August). They will assist our editorial boards and managing editor with revising author guides, preparing Endnote style tools, helping to optimize author and reviewer experiences on the website, enhancing the journals’ social media presence, working on blog posts, writing features in Priscum, assisting with Special Issues of the journal, etc. Interns will get an inside look at academic publishing by working closely with the Journal of Paleontology and Paleobiology. The intern will receive a $1,500 stipend and is expected to work with editorial staff for 80 hours.

Deadline: 11:59 pm Pacific Time on April 15^th, 2025.

Who May Apply:

- Graduate student members of the Paleontological Society.

- Preference will be given to applicants who have at least one published peer-reviewed journal article to their name prior to starting this position.

- Interns must commit to being available 10 hours a week every week of the internship period.

How to Apply:

- Send a single PDF document consisting of a statement of interest and CV to Journal of Paleontology Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Calede at [email protected]. Please include your last name and “PS Editorial Intern Application” as the subject of the email. Any questions about this internship can also be directed to Jonathan.

- The statement of interest should be no more than one page and include a summary of relevant experiences and a discussion of how this opportunity will enhance and further your career in paleontology.

- The CV should be no more than two pages and include name, education, current position, publications, and conference presentations. Additional information, including, but not limited to, employment history, awards, professional service, and professional society memberships, may also be included.

- You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application within 72 hours.

Awards will be announced via email by April 30^th, 2025.