Science Writer/Editor: AI & Neuroscience Storytelling

Harvard University Central Administration; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard seeks a Science Writer/Editor to illuminate research and impact through engaging content. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the role emphasizes storytelling and institutional writing to advance priorities.

Responsibilities include researching and writing news stories, translating complex topics for diverse audiences, and collaborating with faculty and communications colleagues to elevate editorial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 4+ years of science news writing or comparable journalism experience.
• Ability to translate complex scientific topics into clear, impactful prose for diverse audiences.
• Strong interviewing, research, editing, and fact-checking skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, report, and write original news stories, press releases, profiles, Q&A, and feature articles.
• Translate AI/neuroscience themes into compelling narratives for scientific and general audiences.
• Produce publish-ready content with high standards of accuracy, clarity, and tone.
• Develop and maintain story ideas and robust coverage across Harvard publications and social media.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and communications colleagues to promote editorial work.
• Manage social channels (X, Bluesky, LinkedIn) and implement brand-aligned content strategies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard seeks a Science Writer/Editor to illuminate research and impact through engaging content. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the role emphasizes storytelling and institutional writing to advance priorities.

Responsibilities include researching and writing news stories, translating complex topics for diverse audiences, and collaborating with faculty and communications colleagues to elevate editorial