Communications Specialist

2 days ago

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland Aalto University Full time

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14,000 students, 400 professors, and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community's diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

We are now looking for a

Communications Specialist

Are you a multi-skilled professional with a proven track record in communications and/or marketing, looking to make an impact in an international environment?

Join us

Your work will entail the planning and execution of communications and student marketing activities for the School of Electrical Engineering. This is a fixed-term position, lasting until the end of June 2027. We hope you can start as soon as possible.

Your Role and Goals

As a Communications Specialist, you will participate in our news production, website content development, and marketing our educational programs. You will also be responsible for maintaining and continuously developing the school's social media channels. In addition, you will assist in event production and participate in community communication.

You will work as a partner for the School's Communications Manager and be supported by the university's communications and marketing network. The position is located in the Content and Marketing team at our Schools' Communications Services unit.

Your Skills And Experience

We are looking for a communications specialist with a demonstrated ability to translate complex topics into content that is interesting and understandable for the broader public, as well as the ability to create and share engaging content for young audiences, such as high-school and undergraduate students.

In addition, we hope you have:

  • Several years of experience in similar duties.
  • Degree in a relevant field, e.g. communications, marketing, engineering.
  • Excellent written and spoken Finnish and English.
  • Ability to create engaging content for various channels and target audiences.
  • Ability to learn new systems and tools, and a broad understanding of digital communication.
  • Strong organizational skills, including project planning and multitasking in matrix teams.
What We Consider An Asset
  • Hands-on knowledge of planning, executing, and analyzing search engine (Google Ads) and social media marketing (FB Business Manager) campaigns.
  • Proficiency in producing high-quality visual material (e.g., photography, video, graphic design).
  • Skills in omni-channel content production, from landing pages and webinars to social media posts.
  • Experience in organizing online/offline events and trade fair participation.
  • Experience with Drupal, WordPress, or similar publishing platforms.

An interest in science, technology, and the world of research will help you succeed in this position, and your excellent people skills will aid you in navigating an international environment.

What we offer:
  • A meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the world, by sparking the game changers of tomorrow and solving major challenges with research-based knowledge, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • A culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It's the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing.
  • Support, coaching, and sparring when you feel you need it.
  • Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We continuously strive to find the most impactful ways to empower and invest in our people.

Our vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs. The salary range for this position is approximately 3500 – 4100 €/month, depending on your experience. We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life. We work in a hybrid model, with the primary workplace located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo. Life on the revitalized campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections.

Ready to apply?

If we sound like a right fit for you, please submit your CV, motivation letter, and salary request by 3 April 2025, through the online recruitment system. If you are already working at Aalto, please apply via our internal system: Workday > Internal Jobs.

If you wish to hear more about the position, you can reach out to Communications Manager Ira Matilainen by email ira.matilainen(a)aalto.fi or phone +358 50 4351 010, available on the following times: Tuesday 25 March at 10–11 and Friday 28 March at 13–14.

In technical questions related to the application process, please contact HR Advisor Mirjam Lappalainen by email hr-joint-units(a)aalto.fi.

More about Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering:

School of Electrical Engineering – solutions for the great challenges of humankind. Climate change, resource depletion, and an aging population – these are some of the challenges of humankind that we work on solving at the School of Electrical Engineering. By investing in first-class facilities and research equipment we make high-quality research possible. The results of our research are, for instance, applied in smart phones, power grids, healthcare, and satellites.

Our research is based on excellent cooperation, and we have exceptionally good connections to the business world. We are a very close-knit and international community consisting of people from different backgrounds. Together we develop solutions for a sustainable future.

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi

youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity

linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/

www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity

instagram.com/aaltouniversity

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