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Science Writing Intern
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$18 - $25 / hour
Seniority
Entry Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summer 2026 Internship: Mass General Brigham Science Writing InternMass General Brigham is looking for a motivated undergraduate or graduate student with a background in and a passion for science who is interested in gaining experience working on a communications team.
The intern will work directly with and support the Director for Research Communications and research communications team to find, assess and write stories about cutting-edge research and innovation across Mass General Brigham. Interns will receive mentorship from experienced science communicators and have opportunities to network with communications professionals across the Mass General Brigham communications team.
The successful candidate will gain experience by working on wide variety of activities including:
- Research, report and write articles to appear in communication publications and e-newsletters (including the Mass General Brigham newsroom and Bench Press blog), covering topics in the basic, translational, clinical and digital sciences.
- Write and contribute to news summaries, research spotlights and press releases on newly published research papers on a range of scientific and medical subjects.
- Interview subject matter experts for stories, Q&As and profiles.
- Join meetings with marketing and communications team members and other groups that support the Mass General Brigham research community.
- Share media and social media coverage of new papers with clinicians and researchers.
- Interns have also had the opportunity to shadow and/or support the media relations team on media interviews and press conferences; attend (virtually or in person) and cover research events; develop content for social media; and contribute to video productions.
- Previous science writing interns have gone on to secure jobs at the Salk Institute, the American Society of Hematology, Boston Children’s Hospital, the Alzheimer’s Association, Biogen and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Qualifications
Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree or recent graduate within 1-2 years post degree with coursework in health, science writing or science (preferably in the biological sciences) with an interest in writing and/or journalism
Must possess excellent writing and organizational skills
Must demonstrate professionalism and willingness to learn
Familiarity with AP style and/or journalistic writing a plus
Must demonstrate aptitude for lay-friendly science writing
Schedule:
20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks during summer 2026. Target start date May 2026
Remote, eastern standard business hours required. Quiet, secure and stable working station is required
Position available for course credit.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and writing samples. 3 references may be required upon hire.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly
Grade
2
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Job Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree or recent graduate within 1-2 years post degree with coursework in health, science writing or science (preferably in the biological sciences) with an interest in writing and/or journalism.
- Must possess excellent writing and organizational skills.
- Must demonstrate professionalism and willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with AP style and/or journalistic writing a plus.
- Must demonstrate aptitude for lay-friendly science writing.
- 20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks during summer 2026. Target start date May 2026.
- Remote, eastern standard business hours required. Quiet, secure and stable working station is required.
- Position available for course credit.
- To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and writing samples. 3 references may be required upon hire.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay ranging from $17.71 - $25.28/Hourly.
- Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
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