Communications consultant

March 31 2022

The Fritt Ord Foundation has a permanent position as a communications consultant available from 1 August.

Fritt Ord is looking for an extroverted, resourceful, and orderly person with the ability to work both systematically and independently, and who can manage many projects at the same time. The job will focus mainly on providing information to the general public about the Fritt Ord Foundation’s many projects, grants, and initiatives. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for some specific projects carried out under the auspices of the Foundation itself.

We invite applicants with higher education and at least 3-5 years of work experience in journalism and/or communications. The position requires an intimate knowledge of most aspects of life in Norway, including the public sphere, as well as cultural and community life. Applicants must have an excellent command of the Norwegian language, as well as oral and written English. Individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a brief application (max. two pages) and a short CV (max. 1 page) to stillingledig@frittord.no by 3 p.m. on Monday, 25 April.

If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact Executive Director Knut Olav Åmås by e-mail at knut.olav.amas@frittord.no (not by telephone, SMS, or Messenger).
Fritt Ord’s website offers further information about the Foundation.

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