Job posting at the Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare

Do you want to be right at the heart of the stories that set the agenda? And would you like to use your skills where politics becomes reality? Then read on:

The Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare is seeking a skilled and ambitious press advisor who will help to articulate the government's policies in an area where both pace and political ambitions are high.

Nature, animal welfare and the entire green transition are among the agendas that will fill the desk of our new press advisor. You will become part of a small and capable team of press advisors who serve the press and our minister every day, and help our colleagues to get all their good work out to the public.

The job as press advisor

In the role of press advisor the primary task is to communicate the minister's and government's agendas with an eye to the rhythm of the media, as well as to develop and handle press stories about significant political initiatives. Our everyday life is often characterized by a high tempo, short deadlines and a daily reality where plans can change in minutes. It is also characterized by our helping each other, having fun together and taking pride in achieving tasks together.

A central part of the tasks also consists of reactive press work – often with a short time frame. Therefore there will also be days with tasks that must be handled outside normal working hours.

You will be responsible for

• Maintain close contact with the numerous journalists who take an interest in developments in our area.
• Develop and execute press campaigns that bring the government's policies to life.
• Help others understand technically complex issues.
• Write press releases, briefing materials and other materials for the minister.
• Handle press inquiries and be involved when the news agenda changes rapidly.
• Work closely with policy offices, the ministry, agencies and political leadership.
• Monitor public debate closely and stay ahead of what is moving.

We imagine that you

• Have a journalism degree or a relevant master's degree in communications or the like.
• Have experience with press work from a politically governed organization, preferably the central administration, and can quickly start on tasks.
• Take pride in good and professional press service, and write well, quickly and accurately.
• Have the ability to understand technical and professional issues and convey them in an understandable way.
• Can work independently but also join a team with other colleagues.
• Are outgoing and have good collaboration skills.
• Are eager to create and be part of a good working environment.

Who are we?

The Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare has several tasks. First, we must implement the green tripartite agreement, which involves a colossal restructuring of Danish land from agriculture to nature and forest, protection of the water environment and introduction of the world's first climate tax on agriculture. Secondly, we face major tasks in the animal welfare area including the pig welfare part.

You will become part of our press function, which is the part of the Office of Inclusion, Communication and Progress. In addition to press handling, we work with strategic communication, social media, information campaigns, cooperation with foundations and municipalities and the local green tripartite agreements. We have a high level of ambition, use each other as sparring partners and draw inspiration from the best in our field.

In the Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare, the department employs around 190 staff, and together with our two agencies, the Agency for Green Land Reallocation and the Water Environment and Nature Agency, we are about 2,700 employees in total in the consolidated group.

Salary and terms of employment

You will be employed under the collective agreement for academics in the state or the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Journalists' Union. You will be placed as an administrative officer, consultant or journalist depending on your education and qualifications.

The position is full-time and desired to be filled as soon as possible and no later than 1 December 2026. As a press advisor you will join the department's press duty scheme.

The employment area is the Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare with its associated institutions. The place of work is the Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare, the department, Holmens Kanal 22, 1060 Copenhagen K.

Further information

You are welcome to contact Press Chief Emil Winckler at tel. +45 23 43 71 47. You can read more about the Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare on our website www.mndv.dk.

How to apply for the position

You apply online by sending your CV, a motivated application, education certificates and other relevant documents. The application deadline is no later than Sunday, 18 October 2026 .

There will be an assignment as part of the recruitment process. This will be specified in the invitation.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: Vester Voldgade 123 1552 Copenhagen V

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