Impact-Driven Media Strategist

Oxfam; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Oxfam in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Media Manager to design and deliver bold, high-impact media moments that cut through the noise. You will lead digital-first earned media strategies, craft compelling stories, stunts, and pitches that headline across social feeds and traditional outlets.

You will align campaigns with Oxfam’s mission to end poverty, steer 24/7 newsroom-style workflows, collaborate with partners, and drive audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Lived experience or learning/action on anti-racism and inequalities.
• Deep knowledge of a wide range of digital and traditional media and social platforms.
• Experience leading in a dynamic 24-hour multimedia newsroom.
• Understanding of politics and people power in influencing powerholders.
• Ability to design and implement innovative, attention-grabbing media campaigns.
• Strong project management and ability to deliver media stunts or events.
• Understanding of how media engagement can amplify advocacy and campaigning.
• Creative storyteller capable of engaging diverse audiences.

Skills

Digital media strategy

Storytelling

Leadership

Project management

Tools

Social platforms

Media pitching

Job description

Oxfam in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Media Manager to design and deliver bold, high-impact media moments that cut through the noise. You will lead digital-first earned media strategies, craft compelling stories, stunts, and pitches that headline across social feeds and traditional outlets.

You will align campaigns with Oxfam’s mission to end poverty, steer 24/7 newsroom-style workflows, collaborate with partners, and drive audience engagement.