Senior Press Officer

We are recruiting a Senior Press Officer to take SEI’s media outreach to the next level. The Senior Press Officer will take charge of SEI’s media strategy, international media relations and media outreach in Europe and Sweden. The Senior Press Officer will work closely with SEI’s regional centres (especially in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia) to improve their media relations and increase regional awareness and impact.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Type of contract: Full-time, permanent
Deadline: 5 April 2022 or until filled
Key duties and responsibilities include
Creation and implementation of SEI Media Strategy
Support management with advice on media interactions
Procurement of broad and current knowledge of SEI’s research and policy engagement areas and the main messages for each impact area described in SEI strategy for 2020–2024
Analysis of broad media trends and performance of SEI’s media activities and media strategy goals, informing organization and adjusting media relations and outreach accordingly
Develop media action plans together with communications officers at Headquarters and the different centres
Support communication colleagues with advice and guidance on media outreach (how, where and when to make pitches, identifying story or news angle)
Build and maintain media relations in prioritized geographical areas according to SEI Media Strategy
Plan and deliver media training for colleagues, including interview coaching and press release writing tips
Respond to media enquiries
Proactively identify media engagement opportunities and work with colleagues to realize them (supply relevant expert for comment, write press release or media advisory)
Write and pitch opinion articles
Social media posting, media event planning and promotion
Responsible for procuring and managing media contact lists and systems
Responsible for procuring, managing and regular reporting of media monitoring
Communication of media coverage on sei.org and to SEI employees.



Who you are
We are looking for a candidate with the experience and drive to take our media outreach to the next level. We expect you to have a degree in media and communication, journalism or something closely related. In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have a least eight years of experience as a Press Officer, Press Secretary, PR consultant or similar. You have insights and an interest in how government policies are developed and are quick to capture opportunities to influence agendas. Perhaps you have worked with public relations at a government agency or possibly in an international organization or business or you have a background as a journalist in Sweden and/or internationally.
You are fast, flexible and feel confident in your work. You are a skilled writer in English and Swedish with the ability to transform scientific information into meaningful and simple messages for optimal impact. You will bring extensive international media contacts to SEI and look forward to building your network. You keep yourself informed and up to date by following media outlets daily and are familiar with using various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. You’re calm under pressure. You are strategic, but also like to roll up your sleeves. Website posting, photo and video editing, and moderating events in person or online are things you feel comfortable doing.
Formal qualifications and knowledge
Degree in media and communication, journalism or something closely related
Minimum eight years of experience as a Press Officer, Press Secretary, PR consultant or similar
Fluent in Swedish and English – written and spoken
Familiar with using various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
Knowledge of website posting, photo and video editing, and moderating events in person or online.

Personal skills
Skilled writer with the ability to transform scientific information into meaningful and simple messages for optimal impact
Fast, flexible and confident in your work
Strategic and proactive
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build networks.



Employment at SEI HQ includes:
Collective agreement, including occupational pension and many other collectively agreed benefits
Annual healthcare contribution and additional benefits connected to promoting employee well-being such as yearly health check-ups
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Flexible working hours, 37.5-hour workweek and a generous number of vacation days
Being part of tackling environmental and development challenges developing solutions for a sustainable future for all.



Additional information
This is a full-time permanent position with placement at SEI Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Some international travel is expected. We apply a standard 6-month probation period. Start date is as soon as possible or by arrangement.
You do not need to be a Swedish or EU citizen nor have a work or residence permit in order to apply for a job at SEI HQ. However, for this position, we require full proficiency in Swedish as well as English.
SEI has a hybrid work environment, which allows employees to share their time between the SEI office and working remotely from their homes in Sweden.
How to apply
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however no later than 5 April 2022, 23:59 Stockholm local time.
Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter.
In your application, please include:
Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience
Curriculum vitae.

Inquiries concerning the details of the position can be directed to Annika Flensburg, Lead Press Officer (annika.flensburg@sei.org). Inquiries concerning the recruitment process can be directed to My Persson, Recruitment and Competence Specialist (my.persson@sei.org).
Please note that we only accept applications submitted online. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.