Communications Manager Finland

at  Stora Enso

Stora Enso is a global organisation with operations, sales and supply chains all over the world. Our purpose “Do good for people and the planet. Replace non-renewable materials with renewable products.” underpins our belief that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow, and highlights Stora Enso’s position in accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy.
Contribute to a Nature Positive future
Are you a skilled Communications Manager with experience in media relations, looking for the exciting next opportunity? Look no further! We are searching for a talented individual to join our team as Communications Manager, where you will play a vital role in managing media relations and supporting our Head of Media Relations, Finland. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic organisation, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and learn more about corporate communications in a listed company with a strong sustainability focus.
As Communications Manager, you will play a key role in driving media engagement and shaping Stora Enso’s corporate narrative. Your primary responsibilities will include fostering media relations, building and maintaining strong connections with key media outlets, and creating compelling content for our Finnish social media platforms. You’ll create press releases, contribute to managing our corporate website, and proactively identify exciting story opportunities by networking internally.
In addition, you’ll provide valuable support to the Head of Media Relations, Finland, and collaborate across teams to develop and implement effective communications strategies. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where your creativity and strategic thinking will have a direct impact on Stora Enso’s communications success.
You will be based in Helsinki and you will work closely with a number of stakeholders across the organisation. You will report to our Helsinki-based Head of Media Relations, Finland, Ingrid Peura. We apply a hybrid way of working, meaning we work approximately 2-3 days/week in the office.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone like you – a communicator with a Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field, and hands-on experience in media relations. You’ve worked closely with media outlets and know how to craft messages that resonate with the right audience. Your written and verbal communication skills in both Finnish and English are top-notch, and you’re able to adapt your tone to suit different platforms and situations.
You excel at building relationships, both in person and online and have good interpersonal skills as well as a natural ability to network. You’re comfortable navigating Finnish social media platforms and have experience in creating engaging content that captures attention. You’re also familiar with communications tools (press release distribution, social media, website, intranet) and have a knack for basic image editing.
With a solid understanding of the Finnish communications landscape, you pay attention to the smallest details while staying highly organised. Whether you’re working independently or collaborating with a team, you thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to take on new challenges.
What we offer
By joining us, you will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we play a leading role in accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy.
Our values are to “Lead and Do what’s right”, we expect high performance, speed and agility in every part of our organisation. Safety and wellbeing are our top priority, every day. We inspire you to lead your growth and to set the ambition high.
How can you apply for this role?
Submit your application through our recruitment tool. As we are assessing candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by November 30, 2024.
We might also invite you to a video interview and/or aptitude tests. Our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference and health checks as well as a drug test.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager Ingrid Peura, 050 307 0026 on Monday 18 November at 11-12 or Tuesday 19 November at 16-17. Or recruiter Solveig Vaherkylä on 050 478 4470,
solveig.vaherkyla@storaenso.com
We are happy to help!
Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!
Stora Enso focuses on the possibilities of renewable materials in numerous applications, with the forest at our foundation. We create bio-based and carbon storing solutions for low carbon building construction, circular packaging and advanced biomaterials, alongside expert forest management. Stora Enso has approximately 20,000 employees, with offices and operations all over the world.
We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.

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