Communications and Media Assistant

Sidc Centre; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in the UK is seeking a Communications and Media Assistant to help enhance its global profile. In this full-time position, you will create engaging content across various platforms, support media relations, and manage communications projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong digital skills and a knack for transforming complex research into accessible narratives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex research into clear, accessible stories.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compelling content and campaigns across multiple channels.
• Support media relations, events and communications projects.

Skills

Strong digital and visual-formatting skills

Ability to produce engaging content

Confident communicator

Job description

The Oxford Martin School is seeking a Communications and Media Assistant to join our external relations team, supporting the School’s mission to communicate pioneering, interdisciplinary research on global challenges. This permanent, full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to help build the School’s global profile.

Working closely with the Communications and Media Manager, you will help deliver compelling content and campaigns across digital, print and media channels — including website, social media, newsletters, and external engagement. You will also support media relations, events and communications projects that bring the School’s work to diverse audiences.

We are looking for a confident and creative communicator, with strong digital and visual‑formatting skills and a proven ability to produce engaging content. You should be capable of translating complex research into clear, accessible stories — and able to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.