Communications Coordinator

Palabra; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knight Science Journalism Program (KSJ) at MIT is seeking a Communications Coordinator to tell the program’s story, develop social content, and run outreach for KSJ fellowships and awards.

You will manage web content, nurture the alumni network, document events, and build relationships inside and outside MIT to raise audience awareness of KSJ and science journalism. This role may require nights/weekends and offers a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum three years creating marketing content across media.

Responsibilities

• Tell KSJ’s story and develop social media content across web, social, email and print.
• Plan and implement outreach campaigns for KSJ fellowship and awards.
• Oversee program webpages and maintain alumni network.
• Promote and document KSJ events and trips, building external relationships.

Skills

Storytelling

Social media content

Content writing

Graphic design

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or science

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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

Employment Type: Full time,

Salary: $73400-$92380 per year

Posted: 09.18.2026

Job Description

Communications Coordinator: to serve as a 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.

The full job description is available, here .

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.