Media Operations

at  Slush

TEAM

The Media & PR team at Slush has two main responsibilities. Firstly, attracting top-tier media representatives to the event and providing them with an exceptional media experience. Secondly, the team develops compelling narratives to showcase Slush to media. The Media & PR team is led by Hilla, the Head of Media & PR.
The Media & PR team is part of the Core Audiences team at Slush along with the Startup, Investor, and People teams, all led by Elin, President. The Media & PR team collaborates closely with the Program, Studio, Startup and Leadership teams to achieve its own and joint objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MEDIA & PR TEAM

• Attract 250 top technology media representatives to the event and create an exceptional experience for them.
• Plan and execute all media offerings at Slush 2024. This year, these include the Media Area, Media Morning, Interview Experience, Media Bank, Startup PR-actice, introductions between media, speakers, and founders, and more.
• Lead Slush’s PR efforts. This includes crafting narratives for Slush’s own PR work, preparing for interviews, writing press releases, and managing crisis communications.
• Plan and execute a marketing & comms plan for our media audience.
• Help our Program team curate journalists as moderators on stage.
• Educate the rest of our team on journalists as a core audience.
• Create and oversee the media accreditation process, and offer excellent customer service to media representatives seeking to participate in Slush.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEDIA OPERATIONS

• Plan and lead the operations for the Media Side Events and the Media Area at Slush 2024. This includes the Media Morning, Media Area, Interview Experience and Startup PR-actice concepts, and the Day 0 program scheduled the day before Slush starts. Responsibilities include e.g:
• Leading the practical operations of the events.
• Planning the content, identifying relevant audiences, and inviting them to join.
• Being responsible for communication & collaboration with event partners and vendors, as well as marketing the concepts to attendees.
• Support the Head of Media & PR in attracting 250 top technology media representatives to the event and building long-lasting relationships with them.
• Assist with Slush’s PR efforts. This includes supporting the Head of Media & PR in crafting narratives, writing press releases, and preparing for crisis communications.
• Lead two team lead volunteers during the fall for your concepts.
• Work closely with our Program team for Startup PR-actice concept execution.
• Support and provide customer service to media representatives joining Slush 2024.

HOW WILL YOU EXCEL IN THE ROLE?

• You have a curious mindset to absorb the dynamics of the global startup ecosystem, and are passionate and eager to learn about the Media & PR industry.
• You are a student or recent graduate in Communications, Marketing, or related fields.
• You have excellent project management skills, including the ability to comprehend and lead multiple projects at once.
• You are a self-starter with strong execution skills, capable of advancing your own projects independently.
• You have the ability to work and communicate effectively between internal teams and external stakeholders, and passionate about executing excellent communication.
• You have excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in Finnish is considered a plus but not a requirement.
• You are a fantastic colleague and always eager to help your team members and others.
  At Slush, we don’t seek ready-made solutions. Your growth will be supported by our broader team. What matters most are clarity of thought and a relentless curiosity about how the startup ecosystem functions—qualities we value more than previous experience. Ideally, you’ll join Slush for 1–3 years and use it as a launchpad towards founding or joining a world-changing growth company.
  Commitment: This is a full-time (40 hrs/week), fixed-term role until the end of the year and is based in Helsinki (not remote or relocation). Ideally, we’d like the candidate to start on July 29, 2024.
  Unfortunately, we are currently not hiring outside the EU. We process applications as they come, and are looking to fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
  Slush
  Helsinki
  Kokopäiväinen
  Julkaistu 08.05.202