Communications Specialist

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Job description

Do you care about how new technologies are changing society? Do you know how to craft an effective message and get it across? Are you equally adept at defusing SoMe bombs and producing OpEd bombshells? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced office, operating across time zones? Then you might be our new colleague.

The Office of the Tech Ambassador of Denmark is looking for a politically savvy and internationally oriented communications professional to join our team in Silicon Valley as Strategic Communications Advisor.

The Office of Denmark's Tech Ambassador has a presence in Silicon Valley, Copenhagen and Beijing. Accordingly, you will be working with colleagues across the global tech representation while being part of the team in Silicon Valley on a daily basis. As StratCom advisor you will be working closely with the Ambassador's Chief Strategy Advisor as well as the Tech Ambassador. You will be a part of a team of hardworking, supportive and caring colleagues who believe passionately in making a difference through Denmark's technological diplomacy.

Your main tasks will include formulating and executing a communication strategy in line with the overall strategy for Denmark's tech diplomacy. You will be responsible for proactively driving the techplomacy message and ensuring that it breaks through in the international media landscape. You will do this through building and maintaining key media relationships, helping to design and execute projects with a strong communications angle, as well as communicating the office's strategic priorities through written and audio-visual mediums. Moreover, you will be drafting speeches and the like for the Ambassador. Furthermore, tasks related to the planning of meetings, events, delegation visits etc. is to be expected.

Required Qualifications

· At least 2 years of relevant work experience

· Excellent written communication in English and Danish

· Strong understanding of the current media landscape and how to effectively drive a message therein

· Ability to produce high quality deliverables under pressure

· Strong interpersonal skills and team player abilities, while also having the ability to work independently and efficiently

Desired Qualifications

· Knowledge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and its IT systems

· Familiarity with ongoing debates about the societal role of tech in Denmark and internationally

Employment Conditions

• You will be offered full time employment for 2 years as mission-employed staff with the possibility of extension.
• Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week. Overtime work is to be expected during peaks.
• You will be entitled to 5 weeks (25 working days) of paid vacation days per year.
• As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.
• You will be offered reasonable health care coverage, which includes your spouse/partner as well as children under the age of 26, if applicable.

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV and 2-3 references) in English to Chief Strategy Advisor Sebastian Damm Wray at marked "Tech Ambassador - StratCom Advisor" no later than December 3rd, 2021 at 12:00 noon PT. We attach great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews that are expected to take place by the end of November. The chosen candidate must present a "No Criminal Record" and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Chief Strategy Advisor Sebastian Damm Wray at .