Press Officer

**Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.**

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic media operator with excellent knowledge of the UK media and a track record of delivering positive media coverage to support campaigns and projects.

**The Role**:
**Oxfam GB is looking for a Press Officer** to deliver media projects in the UK and globally to achieve positive, high quality media coverage to support Oxfam's work. Working closely with colleagues you will develop long term media strategies across Oxfam’s humanitarian and campaigning agenda while seizing opportunities for coverage of our concerns whenever they arise.

Strong writing skills are essential as well as experience of working to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment. You should be a creative and strategic thinker with good influencing and negotiating skills.

**What we are looking for**:
As a Press Officer you will need:

- Experience of working with or in the media and an in-depth knowledge of UK media, with a strong news judgement and ability to maximize Oxfam’s impact through media coverage.
- Strong writing skills, and ability to produce media content for TV/Radio, print and online.
- Skills and ability to develop and deliver media strategies and contribute to communications and campaign planning.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

**We offer**:
You will be part of a high-performing team working closely with colleagues in the UK and internationally to achieve Oxfam’s objectives to end poverty and injustice. We offer training and development to help you reach your potential and succeed in the role.

**Flexfam**:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

**Our values and commitment to safeguarding**:
**Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our **values** are recruited to work for us.**

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

**We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.**

**How to apply**:
**About us**:
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

**A thriving diverse Oxfam**:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.