JOIN VIKING - and save lives for a living
Are you looking for a job to kick start your career in marketing communications and web development?

Do you want to make a real impact in a truly global company that leads and innovates in its field?

If so, this could be your chance to join us as a Student Assistant in our Global Fire & Rescue Marketing team in Esbjerg.

At VIKING Fire & Rescue, saving lives is at the heart of everything we do. As a world leader in firefighter protection, we work every day to keep emergency rescue services safe across the globe. See what we do at www.viking-fire.com.

What you’ll be doing
As student assistant in Global Fire & Rescue Marketing you will join a team of four talented colleagues responsible for creating and maintaining marketing, branding and web content for our Fire & Rescue Products division.

Student assistants play an important role within the VIKING organization. Many of our students also complete their internships with us and write their thesis about real-world projects and challenges at VIKING.

When you start your career with us, you will become part of our strong Young VIKING Network which brings together ambitious trainees, graduates and student assistants. This community is designed to boost personal and professional development including opportunities to participate in social events. Learn more about our Young VIKING Network here.

Your primary responsibilities and tasks include helping us develop and maintain marketing materials and content for online and offline platforms, such as

• Content and layout for our web platforms and social media channels.
• Advertisements, web banners, brochures and datasheets
• Sales support materials, e.g. newsletters, flyers and PowerPoint Presentations
• Handling practical and administrative tasks that keep our marketing and exhibitions running smoothly

You will work approximately 15 hours a week (2 full days), with flexibility around exam periods.

What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate is currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with at least 1.5 years left of studies.

• You are detail-oriented, organized and responsible, so you can take ownership of tasks from start to finish
• As our corporate language is English, you are fluent in English (written and spoken)
• It would also be an advantage if you are fluent in German

VIKING offers
We offer a rewarding position that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth in collaboration with colleagues, who value humor, job satisfaction, and a great work environment.

VIKING is a global workplace where the majority of our activities reach across the world. We have a strong culture that values every individual – we know that everyone brings a unique contribution. That’s why we invest in our employees and offer unique career opportunities in our international organization.

We also offer:

• A strong commitment to well-being and work-life balance
• Good health insurance coverage
• Special discounts in local shops
• An active employee association that arranges various social events

... and did we mention that we have Esbjerg’s best cafeteria? Access to our company fitness center and free massage and physical therapy are also part of the package!

Do you want to be a part of VIKING?
All applications are received online by “Send application” in the job ad. We conduct interviews continuously and therefore recommend you send your application and resume as soon as possible. All applications are naturally handled with confidentiality.

Start date is as soon as possible, however we don’t mind waiting for the right candidate.

If you have questions concerning the position or VIKING, you are welcome to reach out to HR Business Partner Søren Langelund on phone +45 2542 8240 or by e-mail [email protected].

Learn more about VIKING and the job at www.viking-life.com.

Learn more about our Fire & Rescue division at www.viking-fire.com

JOIN VIKING - YOUR CAREER IS SAFE WITH US

About VIKING
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is the global market leader in maritime and offshore safety solutions. The company supplies and services safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, navies, helicopter services, fire departments and leisure yachts worldwide.

VIKING’s products protect passengers and crew on many of the world’s largest cruise liners and cargo ships, as well as workers on the world’s most advanced offshore platforms. VIKING also ensures safety and regulatory compliance on board at all times, enabling shipowners and owners/operators of offshore installations to focus on their business.

VIKING is a privately owned company which was founded in 1960. In 2018, VIKING acquired the Norwegian company Norsafe, whose lifeboats and rescue boats have been in use around the world since 1904. In 2019, VIKING acquired Drew Marine’s FSR division, one of the world’s three largest providers of marine fire services.

VIKING’s headquarters are in Esbjerg, Denmark, and its products are manufactured in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Greece, China and Thailand.

Visit The World Leader in Maritime Safety | Contact us today for more information.

Contact

Søren Langelund
HR Business Partner
Tlf.: +45 2542 8240

VIKING | Esbjerg V Sædding Ringvej 13
6710 Esbjerg V
Danmark

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