What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Writing Intern position at Mass General Brigham?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summer 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:
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
$17.71 - $25.28/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 package. In 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
0100 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 Veteran’s 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 (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summer 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 and Bench 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
- 20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks during summer 2026. Target start date May 2026
- Remote, eastern standard business hours required. Quiet, secure and stable working station is required
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
$17.71 - $25.28/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 package. In 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
0100 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 Veteran’s 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 (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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