Nokia is searching for an External Communications Manager to protect and enhance the company brand and deepen relationships with key stakeholders in Finland. Overseeing media relations in Finland, the successful candidate will work to ensure the impact of Nokia’s public relations activities in line with broader Nokia messaging. The post holder will be a member of Nokia’s global external communications team. 

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record in media relations and corporate communications, including regulatory communications. Reporting to the Global Head of External Communications, the post holder should have an excellent understanding of the Finnish media landscape and an ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a compelling PR strategy and plan to support the strategic objectives for Finland including planning, managing and delivering a range of high-quality projects and activities, including media relations, issues/crisis management and corporate publications such as Annual Report. The role will also include overall coordination on Nokia’s Annual Report / 20F project in close cooperation with finance and legal teams, working closely with Nokia Business Groups and functions on key content.

The role holder should be a proactive team player, with strong interpersonal skills and have previous experience working in communications at a multinational, listed company. An ideal candidate is naturally curious and results-driven, with a passion for storytelling and narrative-building. The successful candidate will also support the wider media relations team in strategically engaging with key stakeholders.

Background in PR and media relations with experience in maintaining and developing relationships with key media contactsStrong experience in daily media liaison, with experience in maintaining and developing relationships with key media contacts and confidently interacting with and briefing journalists Understand the regulatory communications requirements of a listed company and ideally have experience in overseeing Annual Report projects, as well as preparing and issuing Stock Exchange ReleasesA university degree in a relevant field (e.g. Communications, Media, Journalism or Social Sciences)Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in both Finnish and EnglishA university degree in a relevant field (e.g. Communications, Media, Journalism or Social Sciences)Proficiency in Swedish, or experience in financial communications and employer branding is a plusLead media relations outreach for key corporate streams and activities e.g., leadership, executive, business and corporate announcements in line with company messagingWork closely with Brand, Finance, Legal and others on corporate-wide cross-functional initiativesWork with in-house and agency teams to execute corporate thought-leadership campaignsCreate and localize content for the Finnish market, including press releases, by-lines and opinion piecesContribute to local projects which require communications supportCoordinate Annual Report / 20F project in close cooperation with finance and legal teams, working closely with Nokia Business Groups and functions on key contentSupport Nokia’s corporate financial communications process and quarterly financial reportingDistribute press releases and Stock Exchange Releases when neededSupport the Global External Communications team with Press Office activities