Content and Creative Specialist

at  Oxfam Canada

Internal/External Posting Notice
Title: Content and Creative Specialist
Department: Policy, Campaigns & Communications
Status: Full-time, unionized
Location: Ottawa, ON Canada
Immediate Supervisor: Manager, Communications
Salary: $71,937.83 - $93,410.60
Level: Band 3
Application Deadline: February 17, 2025
Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 85 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. We work directly with communities, partners and women’s rights organizations to challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and keep people poor. Together we seek to influence those in power to ensure that women trapped in poverty have a say in the critical decisions that affect them, their families and entire communities. That’s why we believe that ending global poverty begins with women’s rights.
Oxfam Canada offers a generous compensation and benefits program, but more than that, we offer the opportunity to be a part of our global movement for change. If you advocate for gender equality, are passionate about women’s rights, and share our values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage – we want you on our team!

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

• University degree in communications, journalism, graphic design, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 7 years of demonstrated experience in digital journalism/production, including the production and presentation of multi-platform content (photography, video, online, social media, audio) preferably in a not-for-profit environment
• Proven experience in developing communications strategies targeting various platforms
• Track record in producing a variety of creative content, including written, visuals, photography, video
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to global justice, social change, women’s rights and gender equality
• Proven track record in social media, blogging and/or campaigning
• Demonstrated experience with print production, advertising, experience with direct mail and e-commerce an asset
• Comfortable being a face for an organization and appearing in front of camera
• Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills; French and Spanish an asset
• Experience working in cross-cultural settings, e.g. country staff, partners including in humanitarian settings Strong collaboration skills and experience in working in a matrix environment
• Positive track record in building and maintaining respectful and effective relationships with senior managers and staff and vendors
• Ability to travel, including in humanitarian settings
• Experience working with multiple third party contractors, agencies and service providers
• Knowledge of fundraising principles or fundraising experience an asset.
• Proficiency in multi-media products, software and design applications.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize work and manage multiple projects with high efficiency, accuracy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated commitment to feminism, anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to sign and abide by Oxfam’s Code of Conduct.

Please refer the Job description for details