Advertiser's description (via EAT):
About the Organization
EAT is an international non-profit organization founded by the Stordalen Foundation, Stockholm Resilience Centre, and Wellcome Trust. We are dedicated to catalyzing a global transformation of the food system. Our vision is a fair and sustainable global food system that promotes the health of people and the planet—leaving no one behind. By partnering across science, policy, business, and civil society, EAT works to drive change through sound science, innovative disruption, and novel collaborations. For more information about our mission and work, please visit our About page.
About the Opportunity
To strengthen our small and dynamic communications team, EAT is seeking a highly skilled Senior Communications Officer. This role demands an independent, proactive professional capable of engaging with all levels of our organization and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and driven communications generalist, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and passionate about our mission.
As Senior Communications Officer, you will be pivotal in creating engaging, innovative, and impactful materials that resonate with key audiences. You should have extensive experience working with global media, and a proven ability to distill complex issues into clear, compelling narratives. This role is highly collaborative, requiring close work with the Chief Communications Officer and external partners to ensure that EAT’s voice is heard in the ongoing global conversation on food system transformation.
Position Responsibilities
- Amplify our message: play a crucial role in promoting EAT’s science-based, optimistic narrative for change through diverse communication channels.
- Content creation: draft key communication materials, including messages, newsletters, media kits, and proposals, tailored to specific audiences.
- Product delivery: assist in the creation and distribution of major annual communications products, publications, and social media/digital content, collaborating with a variety of external specialists.
- Relationship management: build and maintain effective working relationships with global partners and media outlets across different regions.
- Campaign coordination: support and coordinate the implementation of campaign opportunities, manage international media relations, prepare talking points and presentations, and contribute to speechwriting efforts.
- Visual content (asset): experience in supporting the creation of visually compelling digital and print designs is a plus.
- Support leadership: provide communication support to the Chief Communications Officer as needed.
Our Benefits
At EAT, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating a healthy, sustainable and fair world. You’ll have the opportunity to tell stories that influence global policy and practice as we prepare for the forthcoming EAT-Lancet 2.0 publication, scheduled for October 2025. The original 2019 EAT-Lancet Commission had a profound impact, shaping the global conversation on food, health, and sustainability. By joining EAT now, you’ll play a key role in amplifying the message and impact of this highly anticipated follow-up, ensuring that our work continues to drive meaningful change at the highest levels. Plus, you’ll be based in Oslo, a vibrant city known for its green spaces, progressive values, and high quality of life.
Location
In-person at EAT's offices in Oslo, Norway
