Senior Media Relations Manager

Cancer Research UK

Stratford, United Kingdom
Base: £53,000 - £54,500; bonus/equity: not specifi...
National media campaigns and strategies
Health, research, and policy communications
Editing opinion editorials, press releases
The Media Relations Team delivers high-impact storytelling that shapes the national conversation on cancer, creating compelling content for national media that showcases the latest scientific breakthroughs, informs the public, and gives people affected by cancer a voice

Job Summary

  • The Media Relations Team delivers high-impact storytelling that shapes the national conversation on cancer, creating compelling content for national media that showcases the latest scientific breakthroughs, informs the public, and gives people affected by cancer a voice.
  • As a Senior Media Relations Manager (Health), you’ll lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-profile health, research and policy communications, ensuring the team produces impactful, expertly crafted content across national broadcast, print, online, and specialist media.
  • Cancer Research UK creates a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools.

Matching Summary

The Media Relations Team delivers high-impact storytelling that shapes the national conversation on cancer, creating compelling content for national media that showcases the latest scientific breakthroughs, informs the public, and gives people affected by cancer a voice.

Salary

Base: £53,000 - £54,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • national media campaigns and strategies
  • health, research, and policy communications
  • editing opinion editorials, press releases
  • building credible stakeholder relationships
  • translating complex concepts into engaging content
  • managing and leading high-performing teams

Nice-to-have

  • health, public health, research, scientific, or charity environment experience
  • acting as a positive and professional role model
  • driving continuous improvements across the department
  • championing best practices
  • believing in and embodying organisation values

Key Requirements

  • Experienced Media Relations, Communications, or Press Office Manager
  • In-house experience leading national media campaigns
  • Significant experience editing communications content
  • Proven ability to tell a story and translate complex concepts
  • Experience managing and leading high-performing teams
  • Strong prioritisation, organisation, delegation, and project management skills

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the UK

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