MAJOR DUTIES:
Identify topics, interview sources, and write articles, press releases, and news briefs for the MBL’s news site. Create or obtain photography/video to accompany your stories as needed. Learn to post content on MBL’s website, including working in Drupal and Photoshop. Distill your content into social media posts for distribution on MBL’s social media channels. Assist in providing other content for MBL’s social media feeds (Facebook, X, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn) as needed. 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 MBL’s web site or Development Office. Undertake other tasks to promote MBL science and educational programs as requested.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy; an understanding of contemporary biological and environmental science; and experience writing and reporting about science. Experience with social media sites, producing video or slideshows for the Web, and basic photography skills preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly motivated, deadline-driven graduate student or senior undergraduate at an accredited college or university with substantial coursework related to science journalism. Training in biology is highly advantageous.
