Senior Communications Advisor & Editor

Opportunity

A.P. Moller - Maersk is looking for a Senior Communications Advisor & Editor to join our corporate communications team.

Maersk is a global leader in integrated container logistics working to connect and simplify our customers’ supply chains. And we are in the middle of an industry-defining transformation that will change the way global trade moves and contribute to a sustainable future. It’s a big moment for all of us – and as part of our global communications team you will have a strong part to play.

Are you ready to join the transformation?In this role, you will be a key contributor towards keeping people engaged and informed about the strategy and transformation of Maersk, by developing high-quality content, mainly directed towards our 95,000+ colleagues globally.

Together with your colleagues in the corporate communications team, you will be part of setting the direction for our content creation and collaborating across the global organisation to identify and tell business relevant stories.

About you: You have experience from a similar role. You are a dedicated content creator and passionate storyteller with the ability to turn sometimes complex topics into appealing stories and make people want to engage with content on our platforms. You are creative, an excellent writer, have a digital-first approach and master the various disciplines of strategic storytelling, from articles and speeches, to social media posts and video and podcast scripts. You know what it takes to capture the interest of an audience, and you are persistent in your efforts to identify and develop stories about our strategic transformation.

The communications team works in a flexible and agile way to support the business and corporate functions where they need us most, and hence every day is different. One day you may be creating stories for our channels or recording a thought leadership podcast, while the next day you are working to support a key business project with content scripting.

Your experience and background

• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to simplify complex topics
• A fast study on new topics, able to work with diverse subject and technical experts and turn their inputs into compelling stories with a strong link to the strategic transformation
• Excellent editorial skills, ideally with a background in corporate communications or journalism with a minimum of five years of experience
• Well-versed in writing for online audiences, using platforms and social media communities to boost views and engagement
• Ideal candidates will be experienced in producing their own work in multiple formats, including written, podcast, video etc.
• Able to build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders by listening, advising and executing at a consistently high level
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders with their communication needs and deliver high-quality output
• BA degree in Communications, Business, or other related discipline.
• Native or near-native English language skills
• Knowledge of O365 – Teams, Yammer, SharePoint is an advantage
  

Your personality

• Independent contributor and self-starter who takes ownership of assignments and sees them to completion with minimal supervision
• A collaborator who can work across media, branding, special projects etc. and with multiple stakeholders to reach agreed objectives
• Strong drive and flexible with the ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic atmosphere and manage multiple priorities
• Hands-on, can-do attitude, and willing to propose and try something new
• Complete integrity with sensitive and confidential information
• Curious by nature, motivated by learning and by taking on challenges
• Approachable and social – we’re a colourful and diverse team with big ambitions, high energy and plenty of fun

Reporting to our Head of Internal Communications & Strategic Projects, you will be working out of Copenhagen – but your workplace will be the world as you will have daily and close interaction with colleagues everywhere.

Please apply at your earliest convenience. For further inquiries about the position, please contact Head of Internal Communications & Strategic Projects, Jesper Løv +45 6114 1521.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.