Senior Communications & Public Affairs Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Northern Lights JV DA; Stavanger; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pension and insurance

Two remote work days per week

Job summary

Northern Lights JV DA in Stavanger is seeking a strategic, proactive Communications & Public Affairs Advisor to support commercial growth, manage media relations, develop compelling content, and help shape policy frameworks for Europe’s pioneering open‑access CO2 transport and storage network.

Based at our Stavanger headquarters, you will work at the intersection of communications, public affairs and business development, collaborating with the commercial team across markets, coordinating crisis

Qualifications

• Degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience from PR agencies, political advisory, or corporate communications.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Norwegian.
• Experience in crisis communications and emergency response is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for media, build strong relationships with journalists, develop content and prepare executive leadership for interviews.
• Translate complex industrial, technical, and commercial topics into clear, accurate, and engaging stories tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Work closely with the commercial team in different markets on the announcements of new customer contracts, milestones, and market expansion.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with our joint venture partners (Equinor, Shell, TotalEnergies) and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the company's emergency response organisation.
• Plan and execute visits, events, and representation at our terminal in Øygarden and headquarters in Stavanger, serving as a trusted representative for the company.
• Manage and contribute to the execution of requirements for public support, including structured reporting.
• Act as a sounding board for the Communications Director and provide assistance when needed.

Skills

English

Norwegian

PR/Corporate comms

Crisis communications

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, or related field

Job description

Northern Lights JV DA in Stavanger is seeking a strategic, proactive Communications & Public Affairs Advisor to support commercial growth, manage media relations, develop compelling content, and help shape policy frameworks for Europe’s pioneering open‑access CO2 transport and storage network.

Based at our Stavanger headquarters, you will work at the intersection of communications, public affairs and business development, collaborating with the commercial team across markets, coordinating crisis