Communication Specialist

Hydropower is the backbone of the Nordic energy system. Within Fortum, Hydro is a vital part of the Generation division - responsible for the large scale power production, together with nuclear and wind. The Fortum Generation division is also comprised of portfolio management and trading, industrial intelligence and nuclear services. We believe hydropower is a necessary form of electricity production in the transition to a sustainable society. Working with its development is being a part of creating a cleaner world and a carbon-free future.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Communications Specialist to strengthen local stakeholder activities and environmental communications in our Swedish Hydro business area. You will be in key role to coordinate and develop stakeholder relations and support Generation division strategy implementation. 

The communications specialist will be part of the Generation division communications team. The role requires some travelling in Sweden.  

Your responsibilities:


• Responsible for local communications events e.g. Älvstädningen with the goal to increase awareness and an improved brand associations of Fortum.  
• Create environmental communications material, including an annual environmental report in collaboration with the hydro environmental team.  
• Create and coordinate content for Generation division and hydro business area for internal and external channels, including social media 
• Implement corporate initiatives at division level 

Why Fortum?

The greatest challenge of our time awaits you. To drive the change for a cleaner world, we need to reshape the energy system. To reach our goal, we embrace a culture of openness. With mutual trust, believing in people, and taking care of everyone's wellbeing, we can reach even better results. Flexibility is the new normal and we apply hybrid way of working wherever possible.

For you, working at Fortum means exciting opportunities to develop your expertise and create a meaningful career. We will support you on this journey. We believe diversity and inclusion inspire all of us to innovate and grow together. Therefore, we are committed to building teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

In this position you will contribute to the way Fortum’s Generation business is perceived by our internal and external stakeholders and build engagement for a cleaner world. You will also be in a key role in promoting external dialogue about hydro power, Generation division’s roadmap as well as Fortum’s strategic priorities. 

What we are looking for


• Master/BBA or applicable degree in communications, marketing or other relevant field 
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in communications and managing projects 
• You are a natural story teller and can create visually appealing materials and presentations 
• You are fluent in Swedish and English, proficiency in Finnish and/or German is a plus  
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to manage projects independently. 
• You have the ability to adopt new tools easily and you have good knowledge of developing digital channels. Microsoft O365, Photoshop and InDesign skills are required. Experience in filming and editing is a plus. 
• The position is located in Solna, Stockholm.

Interested?

Please send your application and CV in English via our online recruitment tool by 20 January 2022 at the latest. For more information, please contact Pia Fast, +358 40 148 8725 or Maja Nordgren +46 72 204 66 48.   

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

 

At Fortum we drive change where it matters. We are a European energy company providing our customers with electricity, gas, heating and cooling as well as smart solutions to improve resource efficiency. Together with our subsidiary Uniper, we are the third largest producer of CO2-free electricity in Europe. With around 20,000 professionals and activities in more than 40 countries, we have the competence and resources to grow and to drive the energy transition forward. We strive to make an impact through a culture of open leadership, curiosity and continuous improvement. Do you want to take an active role for a cleaner world? Come lead the change with us!