Communications Manager
Location: Oslo, Norway, no
Opera is looking for a born PR star. Someone who gets a thrill in sharing an empowering story and in teaming minds to build something greater than itself. The right candidate will have a positive attitude in working with a global communications team.
Responsibilities
This position is for the self-motivated. You will weigh in on your assigned projects and will self-manage your work to produce results.Regular activities include media and analyst relations, event management and project proposing and planning.
We encourage creativity, so you will be sure to have fun.
- Compose press releases and other marketing materials.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in the effectiveness of PR/marketing practices.
- Contribute to building Opera's overall brand.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive and creative media relations program for Opera, working alongside marketing, product and sales teams.
- Keep a constant dialogue with bloggers, journalists, analysts, suppliers, partners and agencies.
- Plan, manage and evaluate Opera's presence at industry events and trade shows.
- Work in coordination with Sales and Product Marketing Managers to co-ordinate launches, product announcements and media opportunities.
Requirements
- Creative - the ability to make the stories that can reach the the front page of New York Times
- Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
- Fluency in written and spoken English a must; additional language fluency highly desired
- Bachelor's degree
- Excellent writing skills
- Proven experience with social media, viral and/or Internet marketing
- 2-5 years of experience with international PR/marketing
- Ability to thrive and execute as part of a team in a fast- paced environment
- Experience from international PR work
Ideals (one or more)
- Experience from the United Kingdom a plus
Deadline for submitting application is 1. December 2009.
How to apply
For immediate consideration, please apply online.