Science Storytelling Editorial Co-Op — Cambridge

Lila Sciences, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lila Sciences is seeking an Editorial Content Co-Op to join our Communications team in Cambridge, MA. You will help tell stories across life sciences, materials science, and AI research, producing articles, social copy, and short-form video.

You will interview scientists, draft clear explainers for general readers, and support content planning and event coverage from January through May on site at One Charles Park and Alewife offices.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program or recently graduated.
• Strong writing samples in science, technology, or news reporting.
• Ability to explain scientific subjects clearly to non-experts.
• Comfort interviewing subject-matter experts and using primary sources.
• Precision with sourcing, fact-checking, and style consistency.
• Available for January–May term, on site in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Draft articles, explainers, and social copy about Lila's scientific work.
• Interview scientists and engineers, then turn conversations into accurate stories.
• Assist in producing short-form video, from concept through script and final cut.
• Assist in building visuals and graphics that make scientific concepts legible to general readers.
• Contribute to the editorial calendar and launch plans for upcoming content.
• Fact-check drafts with internal experts before publication.
• Support occasional team events, including on-site coverage and recaps.

Skills

Strong writing

Interviewing

Fact-checking

Sourcing accuracy

Science communication

Education

Enrolled in a degree program or recent grad

Job description

Lila Sciences is seeking an Editorial Content Co-Op to join our Communications team in Cambridge, MA. You will help tell stories across life sciences, materials science, and AI research, producing articles, social copy, and short-form video.

You will interview scientists, draft clear explainers for general readers, and support content planning and event coverage from January through May on site at One Charles Park and Alewife offices.