Kristoffer Flakstad

Kristoffer Flakstad has extensive work experience in the field of journalism. Kristoffer started working as a journalist for Politiken in 2003, where they wrote a variety of articles ranging from profiles to reviews and analysis. Kristoffer also worked as an intern for Politiken's Opinions and Literature department in 2003, where they wrote and edited articles for the newspaper's debate and book sections.

In 2005, Flakstad co-founded ForlagsKompagniet, a publishing company that focused on coffee table books, non-fiction books, and cookbooks. Kristoffer worked there until 2006.

Flakstad has also worked as a project manager and editor for FADL's Forlag, where they utilized their skills in editorial work and project management. Kristoffer held this position from 2014 to 2016.

In addition to their journalism career, Flakstad has worked as an author for Gyldendal, Politikens Forlag, and Gads Forlag. Kristoffer has authored several books, including "Turen Går Til England & Wales" and "Skjoldungen," and has also worked as a translator.

Flakstad has experience in public relations, communication, and website production as the owner/manager of Chestnut PR from 2013 to 2016.

Kristoffer has also served as a jury member for the Danske Banks debutantpris from 2003 to 2006, participating in awarding prizes to emerging writers.

In their early career, Flakstad worked as an assistant in the Culture Department at Det Kongelige Bibliotek and later became a freelance journalist for the library's magazine, Diamanten.

Overall, Kristoffer Flakstad has a diverse and accomplished work history in journalism, publishing, project management, public relations, and literature.

Kristoffer Flakstad attended Hasseris gymnasium from 1993 to 1996, where they pursued a degree in "sproglig" (linguistics). Following that, from 1997 to 2003, they enrolled at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, where they obtained a Master's degree in Danish Language and Literature and communication.