Senior Strategic Communications and Cultural Affairs Advisor

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About the Organization

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers India and the concurrently accredited countries of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 71 employees, 13 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy has a flat management structure.

Job Description

The Embassy of Denmark in New Delhi is seeking to recruit a dynamic, positive and pro-active Senior Strategic Communications and Cultural Affairs Advisor to be part of the Embassy’s Department for Politics, Economics and Communications.

As the Embassy’s Senior Strategic Communications and Cultural Affairs Advisor, you are the point person on media relations as well as well as the embassy’s work on public diplomacy and culture. You work as an integrated part of the Department for Politics, Economics and Communications, under the team leader (Deputy Chief of Mission).

We are looking for a person who is detail-oriented, creative, flexible and good at driving forward many different media and cultural activities as well as being a good team player.

Job Responsibilities

• Proactively develop strategic communications strategies for raising Denmark’s profile in India, including agenda-setting outreach activities with a view to communicate for influence and impact.
• Be the embassy’s primary press relations manager, including maintaining and expanding a network amongst senior journalists and media, and proactively identifying opportunities for positive media exposure regarding Denmark’s activities in India.
• Arrange and prepare interviews and media events for the Ambassador, including proactively liaising with journalists to shape events, thoroughly preparing the Ambassador regarding background, speaking points, run-of-show etc.
• Ensure effective communication outreach, including social media strategies based on data and analytics as well as high quality creative content, visuals and design. Oversee the management of the Embassy’s official website and social media channels.
• Coordinating the day-to-day work on public diplomacy and culture, including coordinating tasks between the Public Diplomacy Officer and PD intern, managing the PD budget and other administrative tasks related to PD and culture.
• Proactively identify, develop and execute cultural projects together with Danish and Indian cultural stakeholders to promote Danish culture and values in the field of arts, music, textiles, literature and crafts, films, etc.
• Be the embassies main liaison with the Danish Cultural Institute, ensuring complementarity of efforts, as well as with the Public Diplomacy Department at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and underlying agencies.
• Arrange visits of cultural delegations, including programs, logistics etc.
• Lead on all PD and cultural aspects during high level visits, including public communications, production of media releases and other media background materials, press interactions, media monitoring etc.
• Build and maintain a strong network across the media and cultural spheres in both India and Denmark.
• Any other task as assigned by the management.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• An academic Master’s degree in e.g., journalism, international relations, or other relevant education.
• Extensive experience with strategic communications, including development of strategic communications strategies.
• Extensive experience with managing press relations, including with arranging and preparing interviews and media events, and an existing network amongst senior journalists and media.
• Solid understanding of social media trends and analytics, and experience with developing social media strategies.
• Ability to create high quality creative content, visuals and design.
• Strong event management skills.
• Flexible team player with inter-cultural understanding. Strong interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish professional relationships and represent the embassy in a professional manner when engaging with external partners;
• Proactive with an ability to work independently and efficiently, and to deliver in stressful situations;
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce high quality content pieces for social media, newsletters, articles, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Desired qualifications

• Previous relevant work experience of minimum 10-15 years is an advantage
• Excellent skills in photography and videography
• Experience with managing cultural projects
• Experience with coordinating the day-to-day work of a team
• Experience with handling high level delegation visits
• Understanding of Danish strongholds, culture and lifestyle

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to delambrecruitment@um.dk marked “Application for Senior Strategic Communications and Cultural Affairs Advisor” in the subject line no later than Monday 20 October 2025.

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