Senior Digital News Officer

Cancer Research UK's Policy, Information & Communications (PIC) directorate plays a vital role in breaking down barriers to the adoption and availability of new innovations in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and care. By leveraging their influence and expertise, they strive to support everyone affected by cancer, no matter who they are or where they live, to ensure the benefits of our research reach the public and position the UK as a global leader in cancer care, policies, and innovation. The PIC team connects with millions of people by providing high quality information across multiple channels, including our trusted Cancer News site and That Cancer Conversation podcast. Every day, scientists around the world are making discoveries that bring us closer to beating cancer. As our Digital News Senior Officer, you'll be at the heart of sharing these breakthroughs, transforming complex science into stories that inform, inspire and empower millions. Your words will help people understand the progress we're making and why it matters, driving support for life-saving research. What you'll be doing You'll help bring Cancer Research UK's work to life, sharing the latest breakthroughs and trusted health information in ways that inform, inspire and empower people.

• Spot the stories that matter in cancer research and turn them into engaging, accessible and scientifically accurate content for our Cancer News website, social channels and That Cancer Conversation podcast.
• Play a key role in producing That Cancer Conversation, working closely with social media colleagues. You'll help shape the content plan, find and interview guests, and write scripts. You'll also have the opportunity to host episodes.
• Collaborate with experts across and beyond CRUK to tell the ongoing story of our research and support priority campaigns.
• Contribute to a range of science communications, including newsletters and the 'Our Research' section of our website.
• Stay on top of emerging research and media trends to ensure our content is timely, relevant and audience-focused.
• Monitor and evaluate performance across our channels, using insights to continuously improve our work and grow its impact.
• Support and guide colleagues and contributors, helping maintain high editorial standards across the team.
  
  You're a skilled storyteller who can make complex science understandable and engaging for everyone.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with meticulous attention to accuracy, clarity and tone.
• Proven experience translating complex information into compelling content for public audiences.
• A strong interest in cancer research and the curiosity to stay up to date with new developments.
• Experience creating multimedia content, particularly podcasts, and the ability to adapt content for different formats and channels.
• Confidence in sourcing, interviewing and working with a range of contributors and experts.
• A creative, strategic mindset focused on reaching and growing audiences.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship building skills, with experience working across teams and with external partners.
• Confidence in researching and interpreting scientific evidence from multiple sources.
• Experience in science communication, or a background in biology or cancer research, would be an advantage.
Why this role matters This is your chance to help people understand cancer and the progress being made against it. By telling powerful, evidence-based stories, you'll support people to make informed choices, build trust in science and bring us closer to a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Our organisational values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism, We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisational values and can use them to drive forward progress in our mission to beat cancer.