Digital Communications Officer

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to enhance the online profile of the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine. This full-time role involves managing multimedia content projects, collaborating with researchers, and engaging diverse audiences through effective communication strategies. The position, funded by the Medical Research Council, offers a dynamic environment up to March 2027.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in videography and post-production.
• Proven experience with video and audio editing software.
• Ability to communicate and influence diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage digital content for the Institute's online profile.
• Support in-house video and audio production.
• Liaise with external contractors for project delivery.

Skills

Videography

Video Editing

Audio Editing

Script Writing

Social Media Communication

Education

Recognised qualification in relevant field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Digital Communications Officer

Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford

The MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine is looking to recruit a Digital Communications Officer in a full-time position.

Working closely with the Institute’s Communications and Public Engagement Officer, you will help develop the Institute’s online profile, engaging with a variety of audiences to showcase and disseminate the work of the Institute.

Your duties will include working with research groups and facilities at the Institute to identify where digital content can add value. This will involve managing small-scale projects from inception to delivery. You will support researchers and staff at the MRC WIMM to develop digital content and provide resource for in-house video and audio production, liaising with external contractors where necessary.

You will hold a recognised qualification or have substantial experience in videography and post-production. Proven experience and knowledge of audio and video editing software together with a willingness to learn specific software e.g. Adobe Creative Suite will be essential. You will also have accurate and concise writing skills for script writing and social media, including the ability to communicate and influence audiences from diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

This position is available fixed-term until 31 March 2027, funded by the Medical Research Council and the Medical Sciences Division.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Wednesday 25 June 2025. Interviews will be held Wednesday 9 July 2025.