Communications Trainee

We are looking for a

COMMUNICATIONS TRAINEE

in Helsinki

“Together we can do it!”

Are you finishing your communications studies and looking for an opportunity to put your experience into action? Do you feel passionate about sharing stories and shaping perceptions? We are looking for a skilled and motivated Communications Trainee who will support the Group Communications team. 

YIT is a leading construction and development company. Building on over 110 years of experience, we develop and build sustainable living environments: functional homes, future-proof public and commercial buildings, and infrastructure to support the green transition. Listed in Nasdaq Helsinki, we employ approximately 4,300 professionals in eight countries and our revenue in 2023 was EUR 2.2 billion. Our work is guided by our values respect, cooperation, creativity, and passion.

As a Communications Trainee, you’ll be part of YIT’s Group Communications team. In your role, you’ll have a chance to witness firsthand how YIT builds functional and sustainable homes and environments in growing cities. We develop, build, and renovate schools, hospitals, commercial and public spaces, and infrastructure. You’ll learn about our sustainable practises and get to craft the stories we want to share with our stakeholders.

Your primary goal will be to support our businesses through various tasks, ranging from employee and external communications, storytelling, content creation, social media, and day-to-day communications work.

In this role, you will get a good understanding of how the communications function of a stock listed company works, have a chance to work with a passionate and dedicated team of comms professionals and see how a construction and development company operates.

Responsibilities summary

• Assist with internal and external communications, including content editing, creation and publishing.
• Support in YIT’s social media activities and campaigns
• Participate in planning and organizing various events (e.g., internal webcasts and seminars).
• Coordinate the publishing calendar and support the team in administrative tasks.

Are you our next team member?

The person we are looking for has…

• Relevant educational background (university) in communications, journalism, or marketing.
• Excellent writing skills and experience in content creation.
• Some experience and willingness to learn more about social media and digital marketing tools.
• Proficiency in English and Finnish (both written and spoken).
• Familiarity with the Office 365 environment
• Proactive, creative, and collaborative mindset

Why YIT?

• Varied work tasks: As a Communications Trainee, you can expect a dynamic mix of responsibilities—from crafting compelling content to assisting with events, engaging stakeholders, and contributing to strategic initiatives.
• We offer a working environment and a team that cheers and supports you in the work, and a role where you can grow and develop.
• We work flexibly both in the office and at home. Our headquarters is in Käpylä, Helsinki, well within reach by public transport. 
• While we work hard, we recognize the importance of well-being and work-life balance. We want all our employees to have the opportunity to feel that the work they do is meaningful and contributes to better living environments. 

Read more: www.yitgroup.com and follow us on Linkedin I X I Instagram I Facebook

The duration of the internship is 6 months, and the start date is flexible, but preferably in May 2024. Please submit your application by 22 March 2024. The review of applications will commence after the application deadline has passed.