We are currently seeking a Communications Specialist to cover a 12-month parental leave for our client, Konecranes. We offer a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally in a global environment; if you're ready to dive in, collaborate across teams, and make an impact through smart, strategic communication, this could be your next exciting step. Your passion for the power of communication and your ability to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories will be key to your success. Interested? Keep reading and submit your application today, as the position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found.

About the role

As a Communications Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of storytelling at Konecranes — crafting compelling content that brings their industrial equipment and services to life. Focusing, i.a., on the writing and proofreading of content produced by various entities, you’ll play a key role in delivering content that resonates with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. You’ll collaborate closely with, e.g., sales, marketing, product, and regional teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging. With a strong hands-on approach, you’ll help drive engagement and continuously improve communication efforts.

You are offered

• A global company with a compelling vision
• A wide range of job duties that provide opportunities for personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to work in an innovative environment
• Lunch deduction (Smartum)
• Hybrid working model (3 days remote/week)

Work tasks

• Content creation & storytelling: Write and edit articles, reference cases, internal communications, and other written materials that align with company and BU IS/IE objectives.

• Campaign development: Develop and create campaign materials, including images, graphics, and other visual assets, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.

• Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with sales, product management, local marketing teams, regional partners, and external customers to gather content and ensure clear, consistent messaging across all platforms.

• Channel management: Create website content (Discover), newsletters (internal and external), and Intranet articles to maximize engagement and reach.

• Editorial oversight: Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in all communications, maintaining high editorial standards for both internal and external content.

• Analytics & reporting: Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

We are looking for

• Background in journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects & deadline-oriented approach
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Office applications
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Independent
• Solutions-oriented
• Curious and efficient

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Information

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That’s why, with around 16,600 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2023, Group sales totalled EUR 4.0 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).