Global Digital Corporate Communications Manager - 12 month FTC/Secondment
Location: Cambridge, UK

Competitive salary & benefits package

At AstraZeneca, we make a difference every day by delivering life-changing medicines to millions of people globally. Our purpose is ambitious and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building an inspiring culture where we celebrate innovative thinking.

AstraZeneca's Global Corporate Affairs (GCA) organisation partners with the business to build the company’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We blend communications, government affairs and public policy to increase belief in our scientific and therapy area leadership, enable growth through policy shaping and stakeholder engagement, protect and enhance our brands, and engage and engender pride with employees. In short, we are dedicated to building and telling the AstraZeneca story. The Global Digital Corporate Communications Team is part of the broader Global External Corporate Communications Team within GCA.

As the Global Digital Corporate Communications Manager based in Cambridge, UK, you will contribute to several aspects of our external communications including channel strategy, community management and editorial planning. You will also have the opportunity to use your web and social media management skills to adopt new technologies and platforms as needed.

We operate in a fast-paced environment with an ever-evolving external landscape, so the ability to quickly adjust tactics is essential to ensuring AstraZeneca remains a world class industry leader. Do you have an inquisitive mindset coupled with a high level of integrity? Could you bring knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and energy to our team? Join us and become part of a #GreatPlaceToWork!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the community management of social media channels through daily monitoring and triage

• Work with internal stakeholders to address and action online inquiries and community management issues

• Support the management of the editorial planning process across social media channels

• Contribute to the production of engaging and impactful content across multiple digital channels

• Disseminate analytics reporting to measure campaign outcomes and build future strategy

• Coach colleagues across therapy areas, science units and other functional areas to plan, execute and measure content

• Ensure consistency and accuracy for external digital assets

• Adhere to and reinforce compliance regulations for corporate and employee social media activity

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience developing and managing content across multiple digital channels (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook)

• Experience using enabling technologies and platforms (ex. Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Sociable, etc.) to execute digital strategies

• Project management skills, including ability to balance multiple competing priorities

• Excellent written English skills including strong copywriting and editing abilities

• Collaborative working style to build strong relationships

• Ability to translate digital analytics into actionable business insights

• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, practices and platforms

• Experience working in organisational change and crisis management

• Ability to travel occasionally (domestically and abroad)

Desirable:

• Digital marketing expertise, including SEO and social media paid promotion

• Experience working within a CMS, AEM preferred

• Understanding of working in a highly regulated industry

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/

Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en

Advert open date: 17/08/2021

Advert closing date: 16/09/2021

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.