Desk Lead - Denmark, Strategic Communications and Campaigns

This position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation. We are hiring a Desk Lead – Denmark to steer the Danish efforts to implement impactful communication and capacity building measures within a dynamic global network of strategic communications professionals. This role combines strategic ownership, team leadership, and operational oversight. The Desk Lead – Denmark translates network-wide priorities into a coherent strategy with national relevance for Danish and wider EU-level policymaking, sets clear objectives and priorities in cooperation with the Europe team, and ensures that resources are aligned to maximise impact. The Desk Lead – Denmark will deliver strategic advice and actively craft and deliver communication interventions to a diverse set of media, stakeholders and multipliers from various thematic areas in order to enhance the public debate on climate change, transition priorities and adjacent issues towards relevant audiences in Denmark and abroad. The successful candidate will be a politically savvy communicator and well-organised individual with excellent people skills who enjoys crafting impactful communication for real political change. If you enjoy a work environment that gives you room to manoeuvre responsibly and creatively within dynamic policy contexts, this position may be for you. We are looking for a candidate who can work independently and doesn’t shy away from diving into energy and climate policy and insights to assess the best communication course of action. You have profound knowledge of political dynamics, including the inner workings of government and political parties. You should also possess a strong team-player mindset and be a collegial sparring partner for your direct report, other desk leads and external partners. Building on experience in communications, journalism or public affairs, you have a keen sense of storytelling and pitching, and understand the power of narratives to shape political agendas and ultimately help support momentum towards sustaining climate ambition in democratic governments. If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply.

How you'll contribute

The Senior Associate, Strategic Communications, will be responsible for:

• Develop comprehensive communication strategies and narratives, monitoring Danish political and media landscapes to identify emerging opportunities and intelligence for climate-related advocacy.
• Follow the political and media debates in Denmark alongside the team to identify opportunities for engagement and acting as a source of intelligence for colleagues and partners
• Proactively plan for crisis communications, preparing strategies and responses for potential issues to manage risks and safeguard climate initiatives.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with diverse partners across business, industry, finance, science, civil society, and government.
• Cultivate and sustain networks with key journalists and editors across mainstream and specialist media to secure impactful coverage.
• Identify and leverage new channels, platforms, and influential messengers to expand the reach and amplify the voices of our partners.
• Execute communication strategies by delivering and/or overseeing high-quality materials and interventions, including press pitches, media briefings, and campaign content.
• Co-create and implement campaigns around key political moments, coordinating with in-house insights and digital specialists to ensure consistency across all platforms.
• Provide capacity building for partners by setting high standards for shaping, drafting, and pitching content that boosts climate action.
• Line manage the Danish desk team member(s), setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional development to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Monitor impact and outcomes, analyzing media metrics to draw recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage the desk budget by aligning resource allocation with strategic priorities, tracking spend, anticipating needs, and making informed decisions to ensure efficient use of resources.

Our ideal candidate has

To succeed in this role, you will have all the below qualities:

• 5+ years of professional communication experience, with a proven track record of successful strategic communications and/or impactful political results
• Active networks of influential Danish actors including political leaders, policy-makers, academics, finance sectors, progressive business and/or civil society leaders
• A strong understanding of the processes and dynamics of policymaking in Denmark as well as in the EU
• Extensive experience in leading campaigns, with deep knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in climate campaigns.
• A proven track record of landing strategically impactful stories and opinion pieces, preparing spokespeople for media interviews, leading digital campaigns and an ability to analyse political consequences of communications efforts
• Residency in Denmark (preferably in or near the Copenhagen area)
• Fluent and flawless written and oral Danish skills and an advanced level of English (the working language of the organisation), with experience in producing engaging and impactful communications materials in both languages.
• A genuine interest in and passion for addressing climate change and the green transition.
• Proven expertise in the Danish political and media landscape and the value of strategic story placement in an international political context; existing media contacts highly desirable
• The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers.
• The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones using tools such as Google Workspace.
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.

Nice to haves:

• Additional languages are an asset.

Why join us?

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work
• Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer)
• Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development
• Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays
• Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world
• A full-time position for 12 months.

Location: Denmark, flexibly remote.Some international travel will be required. Join our green office hub in central Copenhagen, consisting of a wide range of agenda-setting Danish actors in the climate debate, which regularly hosts professional and social events, Christmas parties, morning song sessions, etc. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

Contract and Benefits disclaimer: Contract type and some benefits may vary by jurisdiction. We will confirm eligibility and the applicable terms during the hiring process.
Salary / Fee: Meliore sets compensation levels through a systematic alignment with local market data, taking into account the responsibility level of each role or the expected level of services and the skills and experience of the selected candidate. We apply a consistent, equitable, compensation policy, and provide data on our calculations and pay or fee ranges, in all locations where we operate. Our compensation practices reflect our commitment to fairness, inclusion, and accountability, and are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with evolving market standards and organisational values.

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