Communications Coordinator

AAJA24; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

AAJA24 in Cambridge, MA seeks a storyteller for the Knight Science Journalism Program (KSJ) to develop social media content, market the fellowship and awards, and write program pages. You will build and nurture an alumni network, promote KSJ events, and document trips while expanding audience awareness of KSJ and its science journalism mission.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years creating marketing content across web, email, social media, and print.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; minimum of three years creating social media and marketing content across web, social media, email, and print.
• PREFERRED: Knowledge of science journalism or related fields; ability to learn relevant software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media content and marketing campaigns for KSJ fellowship and awards programs.
• Oversee and write items for KSJ webpages; maintain and nurture alumni network.
• Promote, attend, and document KSJ events and trips; build relationships to increase audience awareness.

Skills

Social media content

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Graphic design

Analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Journalism/Communications/Science degree

Tools

Social media platforms

Content management systems

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

Will serve as storyteller for the Knight Science Journalism Program (KSJ); 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.