Media Manager Norway (Temporary)

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Group functions
Group functions in DNV are experts on finance and accounting, human resources, communication and sustainability, legal, tax and compliance – providing company-wide support, governance and strategic projects. Group also includes our strategic Research and Development unit, which provides science-based insights and foresight to tackle transformations and challenges across the industries we serve.

About the role

We are looking for a Media Relations Manager to increase the exposure of DNV mainly in its Norwegian home market through both proactive and reactive media relationship management, including crisis communications. If you are a professional with strong journalistic skills and a broad network of media contacts in Norway, this is an ideal opportunity to make an impact in a large purpose-driven organization, working closely with top management. You can communicate complex topics in a simple and engaging way, and you understand how your work supports business goals. You work independently with strong execution skills, while also thriving in a complex organization and enjoying being part of an international communications team.

Responsibilities:

• Daily media relations and media advisory for DNV in Norway and the Nordic region, in close collaboration with executive management and all business areas
• Proactive press work and pitching to media, including press conferences in Norway
• Develop media plans, monitor the news landscape, and build/maintain media relationships
• Crisis communication and preparedness planning
• Improve our media reporting and analysis

This is a temporary position offered as a one‑year contract.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with many different subject matter experts with deep competence in areas such as energy, healthcare, AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
• A strong communications environment with 12 different nationalities in the corporate communications team, which you will be part of.
• DNV has been ranked as one of Norway’s most attractive employers.
• Competitive salary plus 6 weeks of vacation.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with a focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with an emphasis on a growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
• Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker, and Sandvika.
  

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience with PR and media work across all channels
• Experience with media campaigns, being a spokesperson, and crisis communication
• A broad network, especially among journalists, and experience from a larger organization, preferably within B2B and/or PR agency
• Higher education in journalism, political science, communications or related field

Personal qualities:

• Excellent writing and communication skills in both Norwegian (native) and English
• Structured, results-oriented, and able to stay calm under pressure
• Strong ability to convey knowledge and simplify complex topics
• Strong execution ability and patience
• Interest in technology and sustainability

Posting Deadline: 6.04.2026Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices..