MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER

MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER

The Role

Rystad Energy is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and creative Media Relations Manager to join our corporate marketing team. The candidate will be tasked with developing and executing regional media plans and activities within the energy industry. The right candidate will be working closely with the marketing, products and editorial teams to advance and execute effective communication with the media, contribute to the writing of press releases and handling media opportunities and enquiries.

Tasks

• Support the development of an effective, business-wide media strategy
• Drive media campaigns that matter - including corporate and energy-content related press materials, news releases, editorials, articles, interviews and related communications
• Execute media activities through web, print, TV, radio, and press days
• Find creative paths to deliver Rystad Energy messages to identified stakeholders
• Proactively pitch news, feature stories and editorials on the energy mix
• Maximize social media and online tools to more effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors and communication houses, and develop a good understanding of the factors shaping their thinking
• Handle media enquiries and contribute to an accurate representation of Rystad Energy`s content deliverables
• Be an integral part in crisis management
• Provide in-house guidance and advice on media relations and communications

Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience
• Experience and knowledge in the oil & gas or wider energy industry is a strong plus
• Established, strong media relations within the international energy industry is a strong plus
• University degree (Master/Bachelor) in public relations/communication, journalism or marketing (or equivalent)
• Strong track record on media relations, strategic media thinking and content execution
• Ability to come up with strong, effective, creative and clear narrative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of marketing automation software, graphic design software and/or programming is beneficial
• Proactive & independent
• Open-minded and creative
• Can work in a hectic environment, and strong multi-tasker
• Fluent in English, both verbal and in written; other languages are a plus

The position is located in Oslo, Norway. The candidate will report to the Head of Marketing. Some travelling will be required.

Final Application Day: 31st of October 2019

We will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

Please include a cover letter, CV, transcripts and other relevant documents in a combined PDF file when you upload your application. ?ll applications must be sent exclusively via our portal.

MacOS users can experience difficulties in uploading documents. Please use a Windows PC in order to apply.

If you have any questions please contact:

Julia Weiss, Director, Head of Marketing Julia.Weiss@rystadenergy.com