Senior Content and Social Media Producer

Salary: Range - 50,480 - 63,100
Closing date: 27th October
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Interview dates: Week commencing 9th November

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won't be solved by science alone.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

You will be working within the Communications team in Corporate Affairs, reporting to the Content Lead.

The Communications team helps Wellcome connect audiences with the ideas, evidence, people and partnerships that drive progress in health research. Through compelling storytelling and audience-focused communications, the team develops content and campaigns that support Wellcome's strategic priorities, builds engagement with key audiences, and strengthens Wellcome's influence across science, health and research.

Working closely with colleagues across Wellcome, the team creates content that helps audiences understand complex issues and discoveries, translating them into clear, accessible and engaging communications across digital channels.

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Content & Social Media Producer, you will lead the planning, creation, commissioning and optimisation of digital content that supports Wellcome's strategic priorities across health, science and research. You'll develop audience-focused content and campaigns across a range of digital channels, ensuring content is engaging, accessible and tailored to different audiences.

You will play a key role in strengthening Wellcome's digital communications capability, championing best practice in content production, visual storytelling, social media, accessibility and audience engagement. Working collaboratively across Wellcome, you will help ensure content reaches the right audiences and delivers measurable impact.

As a Senior Content & Social Media Producer, you will:

• Lead the planning, creation and commissioning of digital content and campaigns that support Wellcome's strategic priorities.

• Translate complex scientific, research and policy topics into accessible, engaging and audience-centred storytelling.

• Produce and commission creative assets including video, photography, animation and infographics, working with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Develop content distribution and audience engagement strategies, working across paid, owned and partner channels to maximise reach and impact.

• Use audience insights, analytics and performance data to optimise content and inform future communications activity.

• Champion best practice in digital content, social media and storytelling, sharing expertise and developing capability across the organisation.

• Build and manage relationships with agencies, freelancers, creators and external partners to deliver high-quality content.

• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.

Is this job for me?

We're looking for two experienced digital content professional with a strong track record of creating engaging content and delivering successful multi-channel digital campaigns. You'll be an excellent storyteller and editor, capable of turning complex ideas into compelling content for a range of audiences and platforms.

You will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, working at pace and collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders. You'll combine creativity with strong editorial judgement and a data-informed approach, using audience insight and performance metrics to continuously improve content effectiveness.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, is passionate about digital communications and is excited by the opportunity to help communicate important developments in health, science and research to audiences around the world.

We are looking to hire two people, with a specialist focus across:

• Climate and Health
• Discovery

To apply for this role please submit an up to date CV and answer 2 application questions including the area you are interested in, demonstrating that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria

• Significant experience in digital content planning, production and publishing within a complex organisation.

• Experience commissioning and managing external agencies, creators or production partners.

• Significant experience creating compelling digital and social media content, with strong editorial judgement and storytelling skills.

• Experience planning and delivering multi-channel digital campaigns, including content distribution and audience engagement strategies.

• Experience using content management systems and social media platforms alongside analytics and performance data to inform content decisions and evaluate success.

You can view the full Job Description on our website

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Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at jobs@wellcome.org.

About Us

We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. Wellcome isn't just a supporter of great ideas, it's a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.