Content and Creative Specialist
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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: $71937.83 - $93410.60
Level: Band 3
Application Deadline: June 16 2025
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 womens rights and share our values of Equality Empowerment Solidarity Inclusiveness Accountability and Courage we want you on our team!
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Content and Creative Specialist will work in close collaboration with other Oxfam Canada staff to produce compelling content and stories to demonstrate Oxfam Canadas value and impact and inspire the public to support us. As a passionate communicator the Content and Creative Specialist is responsible for developing our content strategy and produce stories in various formats for different channels to engage and mobilize a variety of audiences around Oxfams mission and vision. The Content and Creative Specialist will be a key contributor to raising awareness around the injustice of poverty and inequality encourage engagement deepen Oxfams value proposition and inspire philanthropic giving.
Reporting to the Manager Communications they will contribute to the organizations broader communications goals as outlined in the Communications Strategy. They will help steward the Oxfam brand in Canada and contribute to the development of effective communications products that engages our key stakeholders. Strong storytelling design digital and editing skills are principal requirements of this role.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)
Strategy Planning and Execution:
- Leads development and execution of annual content strategy in line with Oxfam Canadas communications strategy and public engagement strategy
- Leads conceptualization and execution of content collection strategy and maintains digital asset management system
- Leads conceptualization and production of creative assets and content (i.e. blogs and stories campaign branding photo essays video production multi-media/interactive stories)
- Participates in planning sessions with cross-department stakeholders to develop marketing communications outreach and advocacy plans and products
- Liaises with other teams working groups and units within Oxfam Canada ensuring communication engagement and support is provided as required
- Promotes and advocates for an integrated multi-channel marketing communications approach across the organization
- Contributes to strategies that increase Oxfams supporter base
- Provides support to revenue generating activities
- Leads special projects as required
- Stewards Oxfams brand
Communications Materials Production:
- Produces compelling content for key target audiences (new and existing supporters government officials advocates donors partners) and for various communications channels (web social media print emails)
- Produces blogs and stories and annual report
- Creates social media creative assets
- Develops content to showcase Oxfam Canadas anti-racism JEDI and decolonization work
- Develops graphics infographs brochures and other materials as needed consistent with the Oxfam brand and leveraging the global toolkit
- Creates and/or edits videos and other multi-media products
- Serves as social media spokesperson for Oxfam Canada
- Provides digital support in website maintenance and social media
- Provides editing support by reviewing materials prepared by others upon request
- Stays abreast of current trends and best practices in public communications and marketing
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning:
- Monitors the external environment and contributes to the evaluation of outcomes of communications and outreach activities providing recommendations and refining plans and strategies as required
- Ensures tracking evaluation and reporting on Oxfam Canadas marketing and communications programs
- Contributes to the development and monitoring of marketing and communications budgets
- Where relevant manages communications and marketing consultants and contracts
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 womens 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 Oxfams Code of Conduct.
In addition to competitive pay Oxfam Canada Offers:
- 35-hour work week and the ability to work flexible hours.
- 4 weeks of paid vacation per year prorated based on FTE equivalence plus paid office closure from December 27 to 31.
- Extensive health dental and wellness coverage for staff and their dependents.
- Paid sick days and additional time off for personal and care responsibilities.
- Pension plan contributions.
- Caring compassionate and supportive work environment that recognizes that work is one of the many responsibilities we have to prioritize in our lives.
- Regular opportunities for all staff across Canada to meet in person and virtually to learn connect and grow as a team!
** MUST be eligible to work in Canada **
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications.If you dont see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above we still encourage you to apply!
As an organization and as individuals we stand against all systems of oppression violence and hate. We stand for justice equity diversity inclusion (JEDI) and decolonization within our organization and society at large guided by ourAnti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Principles (ARAO) ourFeminist Principles and oursix core values:Equality Empowerment Solidarity Inclusiveness Accountability and Courage.OurStrategic Framework 2021-2025has a commitment to grow as a feminist diverse and inclusive organization. To that end we have created anAnti-Racism JEDI and Decolonization Strategy 2023-2025with a vision tobecome a more just inclusive and equitable organization unbound by the oppressive systems of racism white supremacy patriarchy and the legacy of colonialism that have fueled global poverty and inequality.
We prioritize creating a compassionate inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and connected. We are especially eager to hear fromwomen and gender non-conforming individuals Indigenous peoples Black and racialized communities 2SLGBTQI individuals persons with disabilities immigrants to Canada and others from underrepresented groups.
If you require adaptive measures during any stage of the recruitment process please notify us at or. We are committed to providing accommodations to meet your Canada has an accommodation policy for persons with disabilities. The job posting is available in alternate formats.
Important Note:Offers of employment are conditional upon signing our code of conduct satisfactory references and any required screening checks. At Oxfam Canada we place a high priority on ensuring that only individuals who share and demonstrate our values join our team.
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We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
