Science Communications Officer LMS 2133 - London, United Kingdom - Medical Research Council

Medical Research Council

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London, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Work closely alongside the Head of Communication and Engagement and the Events and Engagement Manager to raise the profile of LMS across key audiences.

This will involve writing news articles and press releases about LMS research, managing our social media presence and overseeing our website.

You will also lead on our internal communications activity, coordinating internal newsletters and intranet.

Main duties:

External communication: manage researchfocused content for LMS website, oversee and curate content for associated social media channels; assess newsworthiness of research articles and liaise with MRC-UKRI and Imperial press offices accordingly to promote media coverage; create digital graphic and video about LMS research and activities; provide writing support for LMS marketing materials.
Public engagement: provide creative input and administrative support for public engagement and educational outreach projects.

Key responsibilities:

Write articles about the Institute's latest research, awards and events news
Write articles for Biomedical Picture of the Day (BPoD)
Design engaging graphics and imagery for use on digital and print media
Provide writing support for the Institute's annual and adhoc marketing materials
Help to convey complex scientific concepts to the Institute's key audiences
Identify newsworthy events through attending regular LMS seminars, meetings of postdocs/PhDs, and networking internally
Work closely with the Head of Communication and Engagement to develop and maintain relations with the MRC-UKRI and Imperial College London communications teams and influential journalists
Responsible for keeping digital communications up to date by managing content of LMS website and social media channels, collating information from group heads
Manage the Institute intranet, leading on a content audit and redesign
Support public engagement events with creative input, providing administrative and logístical support
Mentor and support team members

Working relationships:

Reports to the Events and Engagement Manager
Works closely with the Head of Communication and Engagement
Supports the Institute Director and Group Heads in external and internal communications, through editorial and design work
Chiefly responsible for the Institute's digital communications (website, intranet and social media channels) and will play a key role in the future direction of the Suffrage Science and BPoD websites

Additional information:

This post is fixed-term for 6 months. Please note that this post is full time onsite.

Person Specification

Essential:_
Desirable: _
Postgraduate qualification in science communication
Essential:_
Experience in science communication, web and social media management
Experience of delivering work within timelines
Desirable:_
Experience of managing projects
Experience of working with academics and researchers
Experience working with journalists and the media
Essential: _
Interest in science communication and insight into the way the media works

IT skills

Essential: _
Proficiency in all aspects of MS Office software
Proficient in a range of software packages to prepare and produce documents
Digital content production
Webediting experience
Desirable: _
Basic competence in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Experience of video editing

Personal skills/behaviours/qualities (will be assessed at interview)**:

Essential:_
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines
Ability to manage multiple short

- and long-term projects

Ability to work under pressure to short deadlines
Detail conscious and very well organised
Ability to build effective relationships quickly and inspire trust
Desirable_:
Ability to work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders and management, seeking input and feedback

Communication skills

Essential: _
Excellent written communication skills in English
Ability to communicate complex information effectively
Ability to identify and translate interesting stories from research findings
Desirable_:

Experience of designing and producing print and/or web publications

Administrative skills

Desirable: _
Proven administrative experience.

Event management_ _*

Desirable: _
Experience in organising sciencebased events and outreach projects.

Further Information

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.

The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC