Research Writer & Science Storyteller (Hybrid)

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University’s External Affairs division seeks a Research Writer to find, report, write, and edit stories that promote BU research and researchers. A journalist with strong reportorial and storytelling skills will translate complex science into clear, engaging language for the media and public.

You’ll read research papers, identify trends, and collaborate with editors to shape content for The Brink, BU Today, and Bostonia across web, print, and social channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience writing research or science news.
• Ability to translate technical content into lay terms.

Responsibilities

• Research and write stories about BU research and researchers.
• Work with editors to adapt content for web, print, and social media.
• Collaborate with photo/video teams to enhance storytelling.
• Promote stories across BU channels and external audiences.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years experience

Science writing

Lay terms translation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Boston University’s External Affairs division seeks a Research Writer to find, report, write, and edit stories that promote BU research and researchers. A journalist with strong reportorial and storytelling skills will translate complex science into clear, engaging language for the media and public.

You’ll read research papers, identify trends, and collaborate with editors to shape content for The Brink, BU Today, and Bostonia across web, print, and social channels.