Broad Institute Science Writing and Communications Internship

Broad Institute; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institute in the United States is offering a paid full-time summer internship in science writing and communications. Interns will engage in writing articles, creating social media content, and developing infographics. This 12-week internship runs from May or June to August or September, offering $22 per hour. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and strong writing skills. Preference for on-site participation in Cambridge, MA, but remote work is possible.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills essential for the role.
• Background in science, journalism, or multimedia production is a plus.
• Candidates must be based in the U.S. with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Writing articles, blog posts, and Q&A for a lay audience.
• Creating social media content and developing infographics.
• Contributing to the internal newsletter and attending scientific seminars.

Skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Passion for science communication

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

TheBroad Institute of MIT and Harvardis offering apaid full-time summer internshipinscience writing and communications, with applications due byFebruary 28, 2025. The internship is hosted by theOffice of Communicationsand aims to provide acomprehensive, mentored experiencein various aspects ofscience communication. Interns will work onwriting articles, blog posts, and Q&Afor a lay audience,creating social media content, developing infographics, anddrafting video scripts. They will also contribute to theinternal newsletter, attendscientific seminars, and collaborate withBroad scientiststo communicate new research findings.

The12-week internshipruns fromMay or June to August or September, offering asalary of $22 per hour. Interns may workremotely but must be based in the U.S., withpreference for on-site participationin Cambridge, MA. Ideal candidates will havea bachelor’s degree or higher,strong writing and communication skills, apassion for science communication, and the ability to managemultiple projects. A background inscience, journalism, or multimedia productionis a plus, but visa sponsorship isnot available.

To apply, candidates must submit acover letter, CV/resume, two or three writing samples, andcontact information for two referencesvia an online form by11:59 PM ET on February 28, 2025. For inquiries, applicants can contactTom Ulrich ([e-mail]).