Communications Specialist, Media Relations

2 weeks ago

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Wärtsilä i Norge Full time

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Communications Specialist, Media Relations with the main responsibilities in building and nurturing media relations, creating storylines and media pitches for chosen topics, planning and executing media events, as well as monitoring and reporting on media visibility. This is a temporary position covering a nine-month parental leave, starting in July 2025. The location for this position is Helsinki, Finland. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Communications Specialist, Media Relations your work will include working on company press releases with various internal stakeholders, monitoring media visibility and identifying pitching opportunities, creating content for media with supporting background documents, and organizing media meetings. You'll be working as a part of the Corporate External Communications team with diverse expertise, and report to the Head of External Communications.

Key Responsibilities In The Position

  • Editing, proof-reading, and publishing press releases with Cision PR Software platform; developing and maintaining the corporate press release process
  • Daily/monthly/quarterly media monitoring, including maintaining and creating Meltwater searches and reports up to date
  • Building and fostering media relations, primarily in Finland and Sweden
  • Keeping a pulse on the latest trends and discussion topics in media, identifying opportunities for joining ongoing conversations in the media and creating targeted media pitches for those
  • Having a journalistic view on Wärtsilä activities and identifying story opportunities
  • Working closely with e.g. social media team, business communications teams, investor relations and other internal stakeholders for the best results
Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:
  • At least 3 years of work experience, either in journalism, communications, public relations or similar
  • Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of media's way of thinking and working
  • Excellent English & Finnish skills, both written and verbal (writing, editing, and proof-reading). Swedish skills is an asset
  • Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate with colleagues, external stakeholders, media, and partners
  • Creative and collaborative; have an eye for detail and work well under pressure
  • Interest in technologies is an asset
Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting an inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilä community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we Wärtsilians put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & Next Steps

Please submit your application latest on 13th of April 2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

Anne Alarotu
Head of External Communications
anne.alarotu@wartsila.com

If you want to have a quick chat on the position, please call +358 50 487 1308.

Last application date: 13/04/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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