Media Officer

Media Officer

OECD - Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

Paris, France

Job Description

Within the Directorate for Communications, the mission of the Strategic Communications and Outreach Division (SCO) is to drive the development of comprehensive communications plans, then amplify to policy audiences and the public the Organisation’s key priorities as defined in the Annual OECD Communications Plan and the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General. Specifically, the division will work with communicators across the Organisation (ONE communications function) to:

• Support the development of the Annual Communications Plan as led by the Director's Office, incorporating both corporate priorities and directorate plans to reach relevant policy audiences.
• Lead the further development and implementation of specialised communications strategies on key organisational priorities.
• Deliver the OECD’s data, analysis, and recommendations to policy and public audiences through strategic, targeted media and social media engagement and newsletters, coordinating the Organisation's corporate presence and reputation across these channels as well.
• Lead the coordination of corporate engagement with key Organisational stakeholders, including the OECD Global Parliamentary Network and key civil society relationships with Business at OECD, the OECD Trade Union Advisory Council, youth, and others, while informing, supporting, and reporting on directorates’ targeted outreach and engagement.
• Define policies, standards and processes for strategic planning, media, social media and external engagement in co-ordination with the Division on Communications Impact, Standards, and Capacity Building.
• Support the Office of the Secretary-General (OSG) in communications and external engagement by the Secretary-General.

COM is looking for a Media Officer to join its Media and Social Media Unit. The successful candidate will contribute to the successful media outreach that supports both the Organisation’s corporate priorities and Directorates’ needs.

This role requires a dynamic and collaborative individual who will report to the Head of the Media and Social Media Unit and work in close co-operation with other members of the Unit and the wider Strategic Communications and Outreach Division.

Main Responsibilities

Media Relations

• Play a constructive role in the ongoing evolution of the OECD communications function, contributing to an agile, collaborative and supportive culture positive interactions and accountability among colleagues.
• Produce high-quality press releases, media notes, advisories, and Q&As – based on a defined area of media responsibilities and in close co-operation with directorates – ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with OECD messaging.
• Organise interviews, press briefings, and background sessions; liaise with journalists and OECD experts to ensure smooth execution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with international, regional, and national media outlets as well as non-traditional media outlets, to proactively position OECD expertise and respond to media inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Keep contact lists up to date and ensure targeted distribution to relevant media outlets.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of media strategies to enhance OECD’s visibility, credibility, and impact on global policy debates.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for crafting and delivering key messages, demonstrating proficiency in aligning messaging strategies with target audience preferences and interests.
• Manage and implement reputation management strategies and responses to reputation crises and challenges.

Digital Innovation & Content Integration

• Monitor and analyse shifts in journalism, including new storytelling formats (podcasts, newsletters, independent platforms), and recommend opportunities to bridge traditional and non-traditional media engagement.
• Collaborate with digital teams to ensure consistent messaging across online platforms, including social media and the OECD website.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as communications, journalism, media or international relations.

Professional Background

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in media relations as part of a multi-functional team, preferably in an international organisation. Experience as a journalist is an asset but not a must.
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and collaboratively, with impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills, notably in making complex issues accessible to a broad range of target audiences.
• Understanding of OECD's substantive work would be an advantage
• Excellent organisational and project management skills to manage small to medium size projects and develop detailed project plans with an ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and very good knowledge of the other.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.