Science Writing Intern

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Job Summary

Spring 2026 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. Interns will receive mentorship from experienced science communicators and have opportunities to network with communications professionals across the Mass General Brigham communications team.

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 Childrens Hospital the Alzheimers Association Biogen and Brigham and Womens Hospital.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelors or masters 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 :

• 20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks during Spring 2026. Target start date January 2026

• 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.79/Hourly

Grade

2 At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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Required Experience:

Intern