Company Description

The OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

Directorate for Communications

Under the guidance of the Secretary-General, the core mission of the redesigned Directorate for Communications (COM) is to maximise the reach and impact of the OECD and its work through clear, cutting-edge, evidence-based communications carried out in conjunction with policy directorates. The Directorate carries out its functions in accordance with the OECD Communications Strategy and pursuant to Annual Communication Plans for which it is responsible, steering organisational efforts on strategic priorities and supporting policy directorates in their communications to specialised audiences. Working in concert with communications professionals across the OECD, it drives forward a coherent communications function, serving as a standard setter for excellence and measuring communications impact. It leads on corporate level media, social media, stakeholder and parliamentary engagement; the architecture and implementation of the Organisation’s online presence, including multimedia digital content; and the dissemination of OECD publications, while performing an important role in risk identification and management in the public sphere. The Directorate holds as a core value an agile, collaborative and supportive culture marked by positive interaction and accountability among professionals.

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.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 14 December 2025.

Contract Duration

• 12 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 6.717,19 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
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• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [who are nationals of OECD member countries], irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.