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Opera

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.