Decarbonizing the maritime industry is more than a job to us. We are a team of deeply committed colleagues working to ensure safe and sustainable zero-carbon solutions for shipping that benefit both people and planet. Our Center is a visible and significant driver of the global maritime decarbonization journey and we are now looking for a R&D Communications Specialist (Maternity Cover) to join our Communications team, to ensure that the knowledge that is produced in the Center is communicated effectively to stakeholders across the industry, and thereby play a vital role in accelerating the transition.
As a R&D Communication Specialist, you will work closely with project teams in regulation, business & economics, transition modeling, and public affairs to create high-quality, impactful reports, position papers, blueprints, and other communication products. You will be part of an amazing team of communication professionals reporting to our Chief Communication & Change Officer.
Primary tasks and responsibilities:
• Managing the overall publication pipeline for Center publication timelines and publication workflow within the communications team.
• Advising project managers on incorporating communications workflows and timelines into overall project timelines.
• Advising project managers on report content and structure.
• Copyediting reports written by Center employees and secondees.
• Providing feedback on how to improve reports to project teams.
• Writing and editing executive summaries and key messages.
• Writing reports and position papers based on the outputs of Center teams.
• Planning and writing blog content about our activities in regulation and analytics.
• Collaborating with the communications team on the graphical layout of reports, activation planning, and launch campaigns.
• Monitoring new publications from partners and other relevant bodies.
Preferred experience & qualifications:
To succeed in this role, you must combine an analytical mindset with a flair for written communication. Ideally, you recognize yourself in the following description:
• You have a master’s degree in communications, science, business, economics, or another related topic.
• You have at least three years of experience in business writing, regulatory writing, communications, or marketing from an agency, company, or newsroom.
• You have experience planning and managing content creation processes and are very good at planning time for yourself and others.
• Ideally, you have experience creating large reports, white papers, or other content with many stakeholders involved.
• You are logical and structured, with great project management skills.
• You connect easily with people and are comfortable talking to subject matter experts and asking questions if you do not understand a technical concept.
• Preferably, you are a native English speaker.
• Experience in decarbonization would be a plus.
We offer:
You will participate in a multicultural, dynamic, and mission-driven center with great learning opportunities. You will work closely with experienced colleagues who will provide training and feedback, allowing you to develop your writing and editing skills further.
Work is more than a job to us. We are deeply motivated by the opportunity to drive a sustainable transition towards a greener future for shipping and combine our deep specialist competencies to create industry-wide impact. A journey you can join.
Through this diverse workforce, you can expect:
• An international, talented team of mission-driven colleagues
• An innovative and collaborative workplace with room for growth and development
• A caring and social work environment who succeed together
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge base and get responsibility for both large and small tasks
The position is limited to a one-year contract starting August 1st 2023.
The recruitment process:
Please submit your CV and motivational letter as soon as possible and no later than June 18th 2023. Any information sent to us will be treated with full confidentiality and in accordance with current GDPR legislation.
At Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping we value the diversity of our talent in all its forms and we see diversity as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. We welcome international applicants and look forward to receiving your application.
About the Center:
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is a not-for-profit, independent research- and development center working across the energy- and shipping sectors with industry, academia, and authorities. With Partners, the Center explores viable decarbonization pathways, facilitates the development and implementation of new energy technologies; builds confidence in new concepts and their supply chains; and accelerates the transition by defining and maturing viable strategic pathways to the required systemic change. The Center is placed in Copenhagen but works with partners globally.
The Center was founded in 2020 and is supported by a total donation of DKK 720m from the A.P. Moller Foundation. Strategic Partners to the Center include American Bureau of Shipping, Alfa Laval, A.P. Moller - Maersk, bp, CF Industries, Cargill, DP World, Equinor, Hapag-Lloyd, John Swire & Sons, MAN Energy Solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsui, DS NORDEN, NYK Line, Rio Tinto, Royal Caribbean Group, Seaspan Corporation, Siemens Energy, Stolt Tankers, Sumitomo Corporation, Topsoe, TotalEnergies, and V.Group.
