Junior Digital Communications Officer

Support the promotion of DRC’s mission through digital content creation and analytics.

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DRC - Danish Refugee Council

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Copenhagen (Denmark)

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Application deadline 6 days ago: Sunday 14 Jun 2026 at 21:59 UTC

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Overview

Support the promotion of DRC’s mission through digital content creation and analytics.

You have:

Legal right to work and live in Denmark for the duration of the contract
University diploma in graphic design, communications, public relations, filmmaking, or related field
Experience with social media analytics tools (e.g., META and LinkedIn analytics)
Solid skills in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effect (other video editing platforms also welcome)
Knowledge and interest in social media best practices and algorithms updates
Fluency in both written and spoken English
Commitment to the values and Code of Conduct of the Danish Refugee Council
Experience in humanitarian sector and international development
Research and analytical skills, an eye for detail, and good written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Canva Pro
Ability to organise your own work, and to balance and prioritise different tasks
Knowledge of Danish and/or Arabic

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About the job

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a Junior Digital Communications Officer to support the promotion of its mission, mandate, and advocacy efforts, with a strong focus on global social media channels.

You will work closely with the Global Communications team, particularly the Global Digital Advisor, to create engaging digital content, strengthen collaboration between headquarters and country offices, and contribute to data-driven social media strategies.

The position is part-time, for an estimated 30 hours a week according to budget availability.

Please note that it is a requirement to have the right to work in Denmark (through nationality or existing work visa) to be considered for this role.

Main Responsibilities

Content creation

Support the production of engaging social media content, including copywriting, short-form video editing, and basic graphic design
Assist in the development and implementation of creative campaigns across digital platforms
Contribute to storytelling efforts through visuals, infographics, and multimedia content
Support the implementation of DRC’s global social media strategy

Coordination & capacity support

Facilitate collaboration and best practices between HQ and Country Offices
Support country teams in delivering high-quality donor communications for national, language-specific, and global channels

Monitoring, analytics & insights

Track and analyse social media performance across channels
Produce regular analytics reports with actionable insights and recommendations
Identify trends in humanitarian communication and social media to inform strategy

About you

We are looking for a passionate and motivated person, who Is not afraid to take responsibility and find innovative solutions. We are looking for a team player to join a diverse and supportive group of people.

All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating; Taking the lead; Collaborating; Striving for excellence; and Demonstrating integrity. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

Legal right to work and live in Denmark for the duration of the contract
University diploma in graphic design, communications, public relations, filmmaking, or related field
Experience with social media analytics tools (e.g., META and LinkedIn analytics)
Solid skills in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effect (other video editing platforms also welcome)
Knowledge and interest in social media best practices and algorithms updates
Fluency in both written and spoken English
Commitment to the values and Code of Conduct of the Danish Refugee Council

Desirable:

Experience in humanitarian sector and international development
Research and analytical skills, an eye for detail, and good written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Canva Pro
Ability to organise your own work, and to balance and prioritise different tasks

Plus:

Knowledge of Danish and/or Arabic

We offer

Contract length: 12 months

Start date: June/July 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and HK. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.

When applying please share examples of your work, a portfolio or social media profiles you have curated (they don’t need to be in the humanitarian sector). Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 14 June 2026

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact the Global Communications team at press@drc.ngo.

We will answer as many inquiries as we can but may not be able to answer all emails.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a successful social media campaign you have worked on?	This question seeks to understand your practical experience in executing effective digital campaigns.	Discuss a specific campaign, describing your role, the objectives, and the outcomes.
How do you stay updated with changes in social media algorithms?	The interviewer wants to assess your proactive approach to learning about the field.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you use for analyzing social media performance?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to collaborate with different teams to achieve a goal.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you walk us through your creative process for content creation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to storytelling in digital content?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a challenge you faced in your previous role and how you overcame it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.