Right Livelihood is looking for a full-time maternity cover communications officer. The role will be based in our Stockholm office and will assist with English-language communications and media outreach.
About Right Livelihood
Right Livelihood is a courage-powered community for social change. Each year, we present the Right Livelihood Award. By recognising the actions of brave visionaries, the Award boosts urgent and long-term social change. 198 Laureates from 77 countries have received the distinction to date. We have offices in Stockholm and Geneva.
Learn more about us here!
Purpose of the role
To help boost the profile of Right Livelihood, we are looking for an experienced communications professional to assist with English-language communications and media outreach. As an integral part of a small but growing international team, this role will require both autonomy and strong teamwork to meet organisational needs. You will report to the Head of Communications.
Main responsibilities
- Producing original content about Laureates
- Writing and editing press releases, newsletters and other communications materials
- Drafting and editing social media posts
- Coordinating press outreach around Right Livelihood Laureates
Required experience and qualifications
- More than 4 years of professional experience with press work
- Native-level communication skills in English
- Professional writing and editing experience in English
Desirable experience and qualifications
- Understanding of the work of Right Livelihood Laureates
- Professional working proficiency in another language, including Swedish
Terms of employment
The Communications Officer is a full-time position on a maternity cover contract. The position is based at our head office in Stockholm and requires occasional travel. Right Livelihood has a collective bargaining agreement through Fremia with Akademikerförbundet SSR and UNIONEN in Sweden.
Starting date: March 31, 2025
End of maternity cover: April 1, 2026
You must have the right to work in Sweden (EU or EEA citizenship or valid work permit) to apply for this role.
How to apply
Please, fill out the form, including sending 3 published writing samples (e.g. articles, press releases) and a less than 1-minute video answering these questions: If you could interview any Right Livelihood Laureate, who would it be, and what would you ask them?
If you have further questions about the position, please contact the Head of Communications, Emoke Bebiak at emoke.bebiak@rightlivelihood.org.
Deadline for applications is January 19, 2025
