If you are a creative social media professional ready to shape the online voice of a leading international organisation, this temporary role at the OECD in Paris is a superb opportunity. As a Social Media Officer, you will drive content and engagement across the OECD's channels, turning data, analysis, and recommendations into compelling stories that reach policy and public audiences worldwide.
About the Organisation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation of 38 member countries that works to build better policies for better lives, promoting policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people worldwide.
Within the OECD, the Directorate for Communications (COM) works to maximise the reach and impact of the OECD's work through clear, evidence-based communications. It is a centralised corporate directorate that leads on corporate-level media, social media, stakeholder and parliamentary engagement, and the organisation's online presence. Within COM, the Strategic Communications and Outreach Division (SCO) drives comprehensive communications plans and amplifies the organisation's key priorities to policy audiences and the public.
COM is looking for a Social Media Officer to work in the SCO Division, working under the supervision of the Social Media Lead and reporting to the Head of the Media and Social Media Unit.
Main Responsibilities
Social Media Content and Editorial Development
📱 Contribute actively to the OECD's social media strategy, proposing ways to go beyond simple dissemination to strengthen engagement and impact
🗓️ Monitor OECD discussions and outputs across directorates to propose a coherent editorial calendar and thematic content plans
✍️ Draft and schedule social media posts, adapting messaging to different audiences and platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
📣 Propose and draft complete social media content plans and mini-campaigns for major events, reports, and initiatives
🎨 Create and propose ideas for visual storytelling, series, and campaigns, ensuring posts are engaging and consistent with the OECD's visual identity
🎬 Work closely with the graphic design, video, and media teams to deliver compelling multimedia content, such as video, infographics, and data visualisation
🚀 Pilot new content formats and contribute ideas for innovative digital approaches to improve content performance
Monitoring and Improvement
📊 Proactively suggest ways to improve the OECD's social media presence, based on analytics and emerging best practices
📈 Track social media metrics and provide regular performance reports, highlighting key insights and lessons learned
🔍 Evaluate the performance of different social media channels, proposing adjustments and content optimisation
👂 Listen actively to the OECD's audiences to gather strategic insights for campaign and content development
Training and Knowledge Sharing
🤝 Support corporate expertise by contributing to social media governance and sharing best practices with practitioners across directorates
💡 Contribute to innovation by staying up to date with new trends, tools, and techniques in social media
🛠️ Assist in advising on investments in new social media tools and technologies to enhance the OECD's digital presence
Ideal Candidate Profile
🎓 Relevant experience or education in communications, digital media, visual arts, journalism, international relations, or a related field
📊 Experience managing or contributing to large social media accounts with substantial followings
🎥 Experience creating vertical video, and being camera ready
🎨 Skilled in creating content plans and producing visual content using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, or video editing software, and able to manage workflows under tight deadlines
📱 A strong understanding of today's leading social media platforms, staying up to date with trends, best practices, and innovations
📈 Comfortable using social media analytics and monitoring tools, interpreting data, and providing insights to drive results
🤝 Proactive and collaborative, able to act as a day-to-day social media lead across multiple campaigns
🧠 Knowledge of the OECD's substantive outputs, or the capacity to learn quickly, and a strong sense of how the organisation's work is perceived
Languages
🗣️ Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level; knowledge of a third language is an asset
The Details
📍 Location: Paris, France (hybrid)
🏷️ Grade: T2
📄 Contract: 12 months, renewable up to a maximum of 24 months
🚀 Ideal start date: October 2026
💶 Monthly salary: €3,590 (T2)
🌍 Eligibility: temporary appointments are open to applicants irrespective of nationality; in line with OECD practice, priority will be given to candidates who are nationals of OECD members or participating countries
How to Apply
Apply through the OECD SmartRecruiters portal. For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, a job-based assessment, and panel interviews.
Deadline
21 July 2026 (23:59, Paris time)
Links
🔗 Vacancy and how to apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/OECD/744000134976911-social-media-officer-temporary
