At a Glance
- Tasks: Write engaging press releases and build relationships with journalists and stakeholders.
- Company: Join Cancer Research UK, a leading charity making a difference in cancer research.
- Benefits: Generous benefits package, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working with occasional travel and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make an impact by sharing powerful stories that resonate with audiences and support cancer awareness.
- Qualifications: Experience in writing and storytelling, with strong organisational skills and digital confidence.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 37000 £ per year.
Location: London, Stratford. High Flex, 1-2 days in the office. Occasional travel around the UK. Employment type: Permanent, 35 hours per week. Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum.
Responsibilities:
- Write engaging press releases and media pitches, and support press events.
- Handle media enquiries as part of the news desk rota, briefing spokespeople for interviews.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including journalists, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity when working with people affected by cancer and conducting interviews with those with lived experience.
- Develop clear, audience‑focused media plans, messaging, and briefings.
- Turn complex science and health information into powerful, accessible stories.
- Use insight and performance data to continuously improve media impact.
- Champion human stories by working with case studies and internal teams.
- Spot media trends and adapt approaches to reach audiences effectively.
- Support thought leadership by drafting opinion pieces and senior content.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Writing experience in journalism, media, public relations, health, science, or policy.
- Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics.
- A proactive mindset, with the ability to spot opportunities and solve problems.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Digital confidence and willingness to learn new tools and platforms.
Benefits:
We create 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. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work‑life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
EEO Statement:
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented. We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. Please contact us if you need adjustments to enable this. We are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18.
Regional Media Officer in Stratford-upon-Avon employer: Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Cancer Research UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and offers a generous benefits package alongside extensive career development opportunities. Located in vibrant Stratford, London, the role of Regional Media Officer allows for high flexibility with a supportive work culture that values empathy and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about impactful storytelling in the health sector.
