Officer- Media and Communications

Job Description

Title: Officer- Media and Communications

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years

Honors degree or its equivalent in journalism, media relations, English, communications, or related fields.

• At least 2 years

• At least 2 years of relevant experience. Experience as a journalist, press officer, or interpreter is preferred.

• Native speaker of the Chittagonian dialect, with excellent proficiency (both spoken and written) in standard Bengali and English.

• Proficiency in photography, audio, and film skills, with experience handling relevant software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Bangla, and Rohingya/Chittagonian languages.

• Strong ability to take initiative in the field and, when necessary, take control of high-pressure situations involving local and foreign journalists and SC staff.

• Experience managing social media accounts and basic knowledge of social media analytics.

• Proven experience working in a multicultural environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, intercultural sensitivity, teamwork, and discretion with confidential information.

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Contract Type: Regular

The Opportunity

The Officer - Media and Communications will play a key role in supporting the Cox’s Bazar Area Office by working closely with the Senior Manager - Media and Communications and the Technical Specialist - Communications. The role involves assisting with media and content-gathering trips, providing interpretation, translation, and transcription services, and creating compelling visual and written content to highlight the organization’s impact. The incumbent will be responsible for photography, videography, collecting case studies, success stories, and documenting programs with minimal supervision, ensuring effective communication and engagement with stakeholders.