Content Creator - DTU Earthbound

Job Description

Are you passionate about climate action and deep tech innovation? Do you have a talent for transforming complex research into engaging, accessible content?

In this role, you will craft compelling stories, develop engaging content across various platforms, and communicate our mission: transforming cutting-edge climate tech research into real-world impact by mobilizing students and scientists to climify their career, research and potential ideas. Your ability to understand and communicate to diverse audiences - researchers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders – will be key to amplifying our work and inspiring action.

The job

As our Content Creator, you will be responsible for crafting and delivering content that highlights our startups, researchers, and initiatives. Your work will help drive engagement across our platforms and strengthen our presence within the climate tech ecosystem.

Your key responsibilities:

• Translate science into impact: Communicate complex research through engaging content for diverse audiences, from investors and policymakers to students, scientists and entrepreneurs.
• Drive digital storytelling: Create motivating and engaging content (articles on Substack and LinkedIn posts) that aligns with our visual identity and messaging.
• Create compelling content: Craft engaging written stories and design visually appealing graphics that explains our mission and showcase our deep tech ventures and their journey from lab to market.
• Manage and update our website: Ensure our online presence reflects our latest projects and achievements (we use Sitecore).
• Engage with our community: Foster dialogue with startups, researchers, and stakeholders across digital and physical platforms.
  
  

Our expectations of you

We are looking for a new colleague with:

• self-drive as communicator with a passion for climate action, deep tech innovation, and engaging people.
• strong storytelling skills - both written and visual - with the ability to make complex topics accessible.
• experience in digital content creation, and using graphic tools like Figma, InDesign and Illustrator (video production and photography is a plus).
• basic knowledge of web content management (experience with Sitecore is a plus).
• a proactive, hands-on mindset - someone who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  
  

What We Offer In Return

We offer a meaningful, flexible, and dynamic role within DTU Earthbound—DTU’s climate venture builder—located in the heart of the DTU ecosystem. Our small, passionate team is based in the Skylab Incubator, surrounded by student startups and deep tech innovators. This vibrant environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Flexibility and adaptability are key as we work hands-on with researchers, students, and founders. We value professionalism, curiosity, and a deep commitment to climate impact. As part of DTU, one of Europe’s leading technical universities, you’ll be at the intersection of cutting-edge science, innovation, and real-world change.

Salary and appointment terms

Salary and appointment terms are in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff (HK/stat) or the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

Working hours are on average 20 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is 1 August 2025 (or according to mutual agreement).

You will be employed at DTU Skylab, and the workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than Sunday, 4 May 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Mobilisation Lead Anne-Mette Sønderby Saugbjerg on ansau@dtu.dk .

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

Technology for people

DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.