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MEDIA AND NARRATIVES OFFICER

Remote, Work must be performed anywhere in the world


  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Job Type:Temporary
    Start Date:October 1, 2024
    End Date:February 1, 2027
    Application Deadline:September 13, 2024
    Education:2-Year Degree Required

    Description

    The Role

    Oxfam International is looking for a Media and Narratives Officer to contribute to the delivery of international media in support of Oxfam’s priorities, specifically Oxfam’s inequality advocacy and narratives, and a new program on global economic change (hosted by Oxfam America to reshape global economic thinking and post-neoliberalism to tackle inequality both within and between countries).

    The role-holder will energize and coordinate stakeholders and peers from Oxfam International, Oxfam America, regions, countries and affiliates, and work closely with partners, allies and a cohort of scholars from the Global South to shift narratives and boost transformative ideas to tackle inequality in international, regional and national media. The role-holder will ensure that output is tightly integrated so that the media team and other teams in the department are united in delivering high-quality content across all platforms.

    Who we’re looking for

    Essential:

    • Demonstrably solid news judgement and excellent written and verbal communications skills; proven track record in journalism or media-related experience; knowledge of international and/or regional media;

    • Demonstrable competence and enthusiasm for delivering content across all media tools, channels, and platforms;

    • Drive to achieve maximum coverage coupled with understanding and appreciation for good collaborative working processes;

    • Ability to develop overarching media and social media strategies and messaging for key confederation-wide projects.

    • Ability to articulate complex issues, especially economic issues, in an accessible manner, with flair and precision;

    • Ability to liaise with a wide range of people, both internally and externally and at many levels, with credibility, tact and diplomacy;

    • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to lead, influence and motivate others;

    • Effective negotiation abilities and informal leadership skills in a multi-stakeholder, multi-cultural, network environment;

    • Understanding of media-related reputation risk and mitigation/management;

    • Research, monitoring and evaluation skills;

    • Excellent spoken and written English.

    Desirable:

    • Fluency in other languages, especially French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.

    • Experience in social media.

    • Experience filming and/or editing video content.

    What we offer

    Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment

    The Role

    Oxfam International is looking for a Media and Narratives Officer to contribute to the delivery of international media in support of Oxfam’s priorities, specifically Oxfam’s inequality advocacy and narratives, and a new program on global economic change (hosted by Oxfam America to reshape global economic thinking and post-neoliberalism to tackle inequality both within and between countries).

    The role-holder will energize and coordinate stakeholders and peers from Oxfam International, Oxfam America, regions, countries and affiliates, and work closely with partners, allies and a cohort of scholars from the Global South to shift narratives and boost transformative ideas to tackle inequality in international, regional and national media. The role-holder will ensure that output is tightly integrated so that the media team and other teams in the department are united in delivering high-quality content across all platforms.

    Who we’re…

    Level of Language Proficiency

    • Excellent spoken and written English

    Desirable

    • Fluency in other languages, especially French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.

    • Excellent spoken and written English

    Desirable

    • Fluency in other languages, especially French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.

    Location

    Remote
    Work must be performed anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    John Smith Dr, Oxford OX4, UK
    2700

    How to Apply

    How to apply

    Please find Job Advert and Job Description Here and upload an up to date CV and a covering letter Here, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

    Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, usually within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.

    How to apply

    Please find Job Advert and Job Description Here and upload an up to date CV and a covering letter Here, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential…

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