We are currently accepting applications for a summer 2026 internship.
APA's editorial team produces the award-winning flagship publication, the Monitor on Psychology, as well as newsletters such as Six Things, Practice Update, and Science Spotlight. This position reports to the managing editor of the Monitor. The Monitor, APA's #1 rated benefit, is read by all members and covers issues of importance to all types of psychologists, including practitioners, scientists, researchers, educators, consultants, and students.
This internship offers a college student the opportunity to gain real-world experience in professional communications while exploring the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, neuropsychology, and editorial work. You'll work directly with experienced managing editors who produce content for a professional psychology and general audiences, learning the fundamentals of writing, editing, and content development in a virtual professional setting.
Throughout the summer, you'll build practical skills through hands-on projects and tutorials while getting an inside look at how expert communicators translate complex neuroscience and psychological topics for diverse readers. This is a learning-focused role designed to give you meaningful experience and mentorship. Internships are available to those who receive academic credit or can arrange for their own funding.
What You'll Do:
- Work alongside managing editors to learn how professional newsletters and publications are created with no less than a 50% focus on neuroscience and related topics
- Work with neuroscientist experts and psychologists on staff, create a list of all of the cutting edge neuroscience research we should cover in the next year
- Pitch ideas for cover
- Develop writing and editing skills through guided projects
- Assist with research, fact-checking, and content development for neuroscience and psychology-related articles
- Gain exposure to how neuroscience and psychology topics are communicated to professional audiences
- Participate in editorial meetings and learn the behind-the-scenes work of content creation
- Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced communications professionals
What We're Looking For:
- Current undergraduate college student
- Strong writing ability
- Curiosity about neuroscience, psychology, including but not limited to clinical psychology, research, public interest psychology, education, or a related field.
- Willingness to learn and receive feedback
- Self-motivated and able to thrive in an online office environment (all work will be online)
- Bonus: experience writing for your school newspaper, website, or other publications
- Available for roughly 30 hours per week for 8 weeks in June and July.
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in professional communications and research on neuroscience cutting edge technologies and treatments
- Mentorship from experts in editorial and psychology content, including from a neuroscience communication expert
- A better understanding of whether neuroscience, communications, psychology, or a related field might be a future path for you
- At least one portfolio-worthy writing sample
- Insight into how a professional association operates
To Apply:
Job Location - Remote: APA internships may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work interns may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.
To apply for our internship program, click on the “Apply Now” button. APA requests a cover letter and resume as attachments with all applications. Please submit 2-3 writing samples that have not been generated using AI or heavily edited by an editor or teacher. (We want to see your writing ability. Samples can include school assignments, articles, or any other writing that represents your work. Preferably no first-person or opinion pieces.)
*Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we request that students combine all application materials into one document (i.e. PDF) before submitting their application. Please note that we are not able to acknowledge each applicant; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you have any questions, please email
[email protected].
The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.