[Hiring] Science Writing Intern @Mass General Brigham

Role Description

Mass 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 a 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.