Science Writing Intern

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Aug 20, 2025
Fall 2025 Internship:Mass General Brigham Science Writing Intern Mass General Brigham is looking for a motivated undergraduate or graduate student with a background in and a passion for science who is interested in gaining experience working on a communications team. The intern will work directly with and support the Director for Research Communications and research communications team to find, assess and write stories about cutting-edge research and innovation across Mass General Brigham. The successful candidate will gain experience by working on wide variety of activities including: - Research, report and write articles to appear in communication publications and e-newsletters (including the Mass General Brigham newsroom andBench Press blog), covering topics in the basic, translational, clinical and digital sciences. - Write and contribute to news summaries, research spotlights and press releases on newly published research papers on a range of scientific and medical subjects. - Interview subject matter experts for stories, Q&As and profiles. - Join meetings with marketing and communications team members and other groups that support the Mass General Brigham research community. - Share media and social media coverage of new papers with clinicians and researchers. - Interns have also had the opportunity to shadow and/or support the media relations team on media interviews and press conferences; attend (virtually or in person) and cover research events; develop content for social media; and contribute to video productions. - Previous science writing interns have gone on to secure jobs at the Salk Institute, the American Society of Hematology, Boston Children's Hospital, the Alzheimer's Association, Biogen and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree or recent graduate within 1-2 years post degree with coursework in health, science writing or science (preferably in the biological sciences) with an interest in writing and/or journalism Must possess excellent writing and organizational skills Must demonstrate professionalism and willingness to learn Familiarity with AP style and/or journalistic writing a plus Must demonstrate aptitude for lay-friendly science writing Schedule: 2-3 days per week for 10 or more consecutive weeks during Fall 2025 Remote, Eastern standard business hours required. Quiet, secure and stable working station is required Position available for course credit. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and writing samples. 3 references may be required upon hire. Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.