Dynamic Science Writer & Editor - AI & Neuroscience

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard seeks a Science Writer/Editor to illuminate its research and impact. Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will craft engaging stories for diverse audiences and manage editorial projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and students, oversight of social media, and backup copy editing, with a hybrid work arrangement and a focus on advancing the Institute's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of science news writing or comparable journalism experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, report, and write original news stories, press releases, profiles, Q&As, feature articles, social media posts, donor reports, and other deadline‑driven content.
• Translate complex basic and translational research and interdisciplinary AI/neuroscience themes into compelling narratives accessible to both scientific and general audiences.
• Produce publish‑ready content that upholds the highest standards of news judgement, reporting, writing quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Independently collect and generate story ideas, maintaining robust coverage for the Kempner website, social media accounts, newsletter, and other Harvard publications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, researchers, and students across the Institute.
• Collaborate closely with communications colleagues across the University to promote and elevate the Institute’s editorial work.
• Navigate multiple constituencies with patience and diplomacy to ensure all materials meet institutional standards and audience needs.
• Manage the Institute’s social media channels (X, Bluesky and Linkedin); shape and implement social media strategy for online growth; and produce brand‑aligned content that stands alone or promotes news articles.
• Serve as a backup copy editor for colleagues’ content as assigned.

Skills

Science writing

News judgement

Storytelling

Interviews

Editing

Research

Audience communication

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

WordPress/CMS

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

WordPress or CMS

Job description

The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard seeks a Science Writer/Editor to illuminate its research and impact. Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will craft engaging stories for diverse audiences and manage editorial projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and students, oversight of social media, and backup copy editing, with a hybrid work arrangement and a focus on advancing the Institute's strategic priorities.