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NorthEastern

Temporary Analyst

Boston, MA · Remote

$38/hr

About the Opportunity The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences is seeking a temporary, part-time Data Analyst to join the Crookes Lab. This role supports a research project focused on ...

Northeastern University

Temporary Analyst

Boston, MA · On-site

$38/hr

About the Opportunity The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences is seeking a temporary, part-time Data Analyst to join the Crookes Lab. This role supports a research project focused on ...

Aon

Wildfire Scientist - Impact Forecasting

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$115K - $140K/yr

... science, meteorology, and catastrophe modeling for the (re)insurance industry. You will contribute ... Develop, test, and maintain data processing and modeling pipelines in R and / or Python, including ...

C10 Labs

Enterprise AI Venture Fellow

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

Studio Employment Type: Part Time Location: Cambridge Compensation: $100.00 - $150.00 / hour ... scientific discovery. As part of our growing venture studio platform, we work hands-on with ...

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COMMUNICATIONS & WRITING SPECIALIST, Computing and Data Sciences

COMMUNICATIONS & WRITING SPECIALIST, Computing and Data Sciences

Boston University

Boston, MA

$58.10K - $77.10K/yr

Part-time

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Position Summary:

The CDS Communications & Writing Specialist will craft compelling stories that highlight the achievements and innovations of CDS faculty, students, and programs, translating complex scientific concepts into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences (including prospective students and the general public). The ideal candidate will demonstrate fluency in artificial intelligence concepts and tools and be eager to leverage AI in innovative ways to enhance communications, storytelling, and strategic outreach. They will be passionate about promoting interdisciplinary research and the real-world impact of data science across various fields, and will play a central role in elevating CDS to national visibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and publish high-quality content showcasing CDS faculty research, student achievements, programs, and events across news, profiles, newsletters, social, ads, one-pagers, and reports.
  • Collaborate with faculty and program leaders to interpret and communicate complex scientific and data-science concepts accurately for diverse audiences.
  • Proactively seek media opportunities, serve as primary media contact, and identify emerging data-science trends to keep communications timely and relevant.
  • Develop and execute communications strategies and collateral to promote events, conferences, speaker series, and special initiatives; support outreach and awareness campaigns for CDS and BU programs (e.g., BU Spark!, Bioinformatics).
  • Lead cross-cutting communications tasks across CDS teams—coordinate event promotion, recruitment/onboarding materials, industry and alumni partnership outreach, and campus/building initiatives.
  • Supervise and develop student employees, part-time staff, and freelancers: assign work, provide feedback, handle hiring and evaluations, approve hours, and maintain process documentation.
  • Consult and mentor faculty and program staff on messaging and brand guidelines to elevate program visibility and align communications with institutional goals.
  • Support special projects and campus partnerships as needed to foster community engagement and advance CDS strategic priorities.

Required Skills

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, data science, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in communication or journalism, preferably in higher education or a comparable sector.
  • Proven experience writing about science, ideally with a focus on data science, technology, or related disciplines.
  • Strong ability to translate technical, scientific, and data-driven information into clear, engaging content for non-expert audiences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with digital communications platforms and social media.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with academic researchers and administrators.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 


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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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