Science Writing Intern
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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 notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming 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
Science Writing Intern Summer 2025Mass General Brigham is currently accepting applications for a parttime paid remote spring internship in science writing.
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 Communication and research communications team to find assess and write stories about cuttingedge research and innovation across Mass General Brigham. 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 enewsletters (including theMass General Brigham newsroom) 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 attend inperson meetings (if they are local) to shadow and/or support the media relations team on media interviews and press conferences; virtually or in person (if they are local) attend 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 Childrens Hospital the Alzheimers Association Biogen and Brigham and Womens Hospital.
Qualifications
Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree or recent graduate within 12 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 layfriendly science writing
Please submit a cover letter along with a resume to the application.
Hours Required:
23 days per week for 10 or more consecutive weeks between June and end of August 2025.
Must be available during east coast business hours.
Position available for course credit.
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Physical Requirements
- Standing Occasionally 333
- Walking Occasionally 333
- Sitting Constantly 67100
- Lifting Occasionally 333 20lbs 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally 333 20lbs 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2
- Balancing Occasionally 333
- Stooping Occasionally 333
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2
- Reaching Occasionally 333
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly 67100
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently 3466
- Feeling Constantly 67100
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2
- Vision Far Constantly 67100
- Vision Near Constantly 67100
- Talking Constantly 67100
- Hearing Constantly 67100
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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 PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
