Support MBL science communication by producing features and social content while learning web publishing.

• Responsibilities

• Produce news features, news briefs, press releases, social media posts, and multimedia content about stories from the MBL research and educational activities.
• Write articles, press releases, and news briefs; identify topics and interview sources.
• Create or obtain photography/video to accompany stories.
• Learn to post content on MBL’s website, including working in Drupal and Photoshop.
• Distill content into social media posts for distribution on MBL’s social channels.
• Assist in providing other content for MBL’s social media feeds (Facebook, X, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn).
• Optional: Plan, shoot, and edit a short slideshow or video to accompany a press release or news story or to be used as a standalone feature for the website or Development Office.
• Undertake other tasks to promote MBL science and educational programs as requested.

• Requirements

• 40 hours/week for 8 weeks
• On-campus at least 2 days a week
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of contemporary biological and environmental science
• Experience writing and reporting about science

• Preferred

• Highly motivated, deadline-driven graduate student or senior undergraduate with substantial coursework related to science journalism
• Training in biology is highly advantageous
• Experience with social media sites, producing video or slideshows for the Web, and basic photography skills
• Plan, shoot, and edit a short slideshow or video to accompany a press release or news story
• Willingness to learn Drupal and Photoshop