Communications officer - Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators

Description and duties

As Communications officer at AECO you will have responsibilities and tasks connected to AECO’s internal and external communication, website management, social media, newsletters, press releases, presentations, profiling and design, photo archiving and projects. English proof-reading is part of your responsibility. You will also be involved in crisis communication in response to incidents. You will report to the Communications manager.

The Communications officer may be called upon to carry out other essential tasks as needed and according to the overall capacity of the Secretariat.

Qualifications, experience and skills

·        Higher education in public relations, communications, or another relevant field

·        A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

·        Excellent oral and written English skills

·        Professional proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish

·        Excellent interpersonal skills

·        Strong writing, editing, proofreading and professional publishing skills

·        Experience from website development and management (Wordpress)

·        Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media

·        An eye for details and excellent time management skills

·        Experience with production and design of graphic material (Adobe Creative Cloud)

In addition, the following competencies are advantageous:

·        Familiarity with AECO and the Arctic expedition cruise industry

·        Experience with photography

·        Experience with video production

The ideal candidate is friendly and sociable, has a positive and professional mindset and enjoys working with different people and cultures. You thrive in a fast-paced work environment, and you are able to deliver on deadlines and you are eager to take on professional challenges.

We offer

We offer a job with diverse and meaningful tasks where you will have a chance to contribute to sustainable Arctic cruise tourism. You will be part of a team with international, dedicated and professional colleagues. You will have the chance to work both independently and as part of a team. Some travel to Arctic and non-Arctic areas is to be expected for this position.

This is a full time, permanent position. Salary and other terms will be based on qualifications and experience. Place of work is preferably at the head office in Tromsø, Norway. Tentative start up is 1 October 2022.

Application process

If you consider yourself the right candidate, please submit your resumé and a letter of interest (PDF).

In the subject line of your e-mail, please include your full name and phrase “Communications officer”.

For further details and additional information, please contact the Communications Manager Ms. Anne Øien or the Head of HR & Organizational development Mr. André Skrivervik.

The deadline for applications is 15 June 2022.