Communications Coordinator

Nashville Public Radio; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT's Knight Science Journalism Program (KSJ) seeks a Communications Coordinator to tell engaging science stories across platforms and raise KSJ's profile.

You will develop social media content, implement marketing and outreach campaigns for KSJ fellowships and awards, oversee and write program webpages, and build an active alumni network.

The role supports events and trips, may require some nights and weekends, and offers a hybrid schedule; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years creating social media and marketing content across all media.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with deadline-driven copy.
• Experience with social media content creation, monitoring, and analysis; strong design and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Tell stories as the KSJ program’s communications lead and develop social media content.
• Lead marketing and outreach campaigns for KSJ fellowships and awards.
• Oversee and write items for KSJ webpages; maintain alumni network.
• Promote, attend, and document KSJ events and trips; build audience awareness.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Social media content creation

Social media monitoring

Social media analysis

Graphic design

Analytical skills

Communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or science

Job description

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Zip Code: 02139

Job Category: Online | New Media, Public Relations | Marketing,

Employment Type: Full time,

Salary: $73400-$92380 per year

Posted: 09.18.2026

Job Description: The Communications Coordinator will serve as storyteller for the Knight Science Journalism Program (KSJ) at MIT; develop social media content; implement marketing and outreach campaigns for KSJ fellowship and awards programs; oversee and write items for the program’s webpages; maintain and nurture alumni network; promote, attend, and document KSJ events and trips; and build relationships both within and outside the Institute with the goal increasing audience awareness of KSJ and its role in science journalism.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of three years work experience creating social media and marketing content across all media, including web, social media, email, and print. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to produce clean copy on deadlines. Experience with social media content creation, monitoring, and analysis. Strong graphic design skills. Strong analytical, communications, and project-management skills, and a willingness to work in a flexible small team environment. PREFERRED: Knowledge of and passion for science, health, environmental, or tech journalism is desirable. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or science. Experience planning and implementing social media strategies. Prior experience within a journalism environment is highly desirable. A creative, enthusiastic, and innovative approach to work. Experience with or ability to learn relevant software platforms.

Work schedule: May be required to work on nights and weekends. Travel may also be required. This job is not eligible to be fully remote, but a hybrid schedule may be possible.

Visa sponsorship is not available.