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Skills
Languages
Other engagements
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Line Wolf Nielsen

Copenhagen

Summary

Dynamic communicator and journalist with a global outlook and proven track record of press and outreach and adept in crisis management. I enjoy working in an international setting and believe I can add to your efforts of raising awareness not only about diabetes, but also about Novo Nordisk's values and stand on issues such as obesity and health care. I am a storyteller at heart with a well-maintained network amongst media and a knack for creating strong and trust-based relations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Communication Advisor

International Media Support
02.2016 - Current
  • Press relations to Danish and Nordic media and outreach on behalf of IMS' and partners' work to improve media freedom.
  • In charge of communication strategies and media outreach for activities in Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine and within EU27.
  • Content creation for social media and website;
  • Interim Head of Communications Feb - Aug 2020. Team of three.
  • Project management of Børnenes U-landskalender 2022, Bornholm Democracy Festival's International Arena, IMS Annual Reports.
  • Public events moderator, spokesperson and stakeholder liaison and part of IMS' crisis response management on Afghanistan (2021) and Gaza (2023-).
  • Since 2013 managing DJ Safety Fund, an emergency support structure for global media workers at risk. Tasks include verification and international coordination. Liaison with Danish Union of Journalists management. (DJ)


Programme Manager

International Media Support
06.2011 - 02.2016
  • Programme manager for Haiti, South Sudan and Somalia, with responsibility for strategy and programme development, implementation and capacity development of local media partners.
  • Team leader for Haiti staff of three.

South Asia Correspondent & Communication

Self-employeed
11.2007 - 08.2010
  • Reporting for Danish and Nordic media from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan with a focus on elections, human rights, climate change and conflict.
  • Consultancy work for UN organisations and INGOs. Assignments included WHO immunization campaign design in Uzbekistan and Armenia; UNICEF child rights reporting training in Afghanistan, and an assignment as spokesperson for SOS Children's Villages following the Haiti 2010 earthquake.

Head of Communications (maternity Cover)

SOS Children’s Villages
01.2007 - 10.2007
  • Responsible for internal and external communications, press contacts, production of member’s magazine and team manager for a staff of two.

Information & Advocacy Advisor

Action Aid Nepal
07.2004 - 10.2006
  • Advocacy advisor for 31 Nepali media and civil society organisations, with a special focus on journalism trainings and planning of campaigns on land rights and human rights.

Journalist

Skandinavisk Filmkompagni
02.2003 - 06.2004
  • Reporter at Denmark’s leading morning news show 'Go’ Morgen Danmark'.

Education

Diploma - Conflict Mediation

Center For Conflict Resolution
Copenhagen
12-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Danish School of Journalism
Aarhus N, Denmark
05-2002

Skills

  • Journalistic mind-set and a strong flair for news and agenda setting
  • Quick and engaging pen in Danish and English
  • Editorial oversight and production of annual reports, publications, statements in English and Danish
  • Sound knowledge of strategy development, programme management and public outreach
  • Team leader experience and crisis management experience
  • In-depth knowledge of media, global tech, development and foreign policy issues
  • Global network amongst journalists and editors
  • Coaching of management and spokespersons

Languages

Danish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1

Other engagements

2022- Livia Foundation

Member of the board. Chair since Jan 2024. Livia Foundation focuses on promoting non-violent approaches to conflict.


2011 - 2020 DANIDA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark

Appointed to 'Danida Oplysningsudvalg' by the Development Minister to a politically independent committee mandated to provide grants for high impact outreach activities about global issues targeting segments of the Danish public. Annual budget 17 mio DKK.


2007 - 2020 MMCC International

Member of the board. The Mobile Mini-Circus for Children caries out work in Afghanistan and Bangladesh targeting children and young adults. 

Timeline

Communication Advisor

International Media Support
02.2016 - Current

Programme Manager

International Media Support
06.2011 - 02.2016

South Asia Correspondent & Communication

Self-employeed
11.2007 - 08.2010

Head of Communications (maternity Cover)

SOS Children’s Villages
01.2007 - 10.2007

Information & Advocacy Advisor

Action Aid Nepal
07.2004 - 10.2006

Journalist

Skandinavisk Filmkompagni
02.2003 - 06.2004

Diploma - Conflict Mediation

Center For Conflict Resolution

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Danish School of Journalism
Line Wolf Nielsen