Communications Coordinator

AAJA26; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

AAJA26 in Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks a storyteller for the Knight Science Journalism Program (KSJ). You will develop social media content, implement marketing and outreach campaigns for KSJ fellowships and awards, and write for the program pages.

You will oversee alumni communications, promote KSJ events and trips, and build relationships within and outside the Institute to increase audience awareness of KSJ and its role in science journalism. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 3+ years creating social media and marketing content.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling with deadline-driven copy.
• Experience with social media content creation, monitoring, and analysis.
• Strong graphic design, analytics, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible, small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media content and campaigns.
• Implement marketing and outreach campaigns for KSJ fellowships and awards.
• Oversee and write items for KSJ webpages.
• Maintain and nurture alumni network.
• Promote and document KSJ events and trips.
• Build relationships to raise KSJ audience awareness.

Skills

Storytelling

Social media

Copywriting

Graphic design

Project management

Analytics

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Science journalism / communications preferred

Tools

Social media platforms

Web analytics tools

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.