JOB: Specialist, Employee Communications, NOKIA

[Jason Wright]

Specialist, Employee Communications, Corporate Development Office Communications

Position Description

The Nokia Corporate Development Office Communications team is globally responsible for developing both external and internal communications supporting the sub-units within the Corporate Development Office (CDO). These include the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Corporate Strategy, Nokia IT, Mobile Software Sales & Marketing, Corporate Business Development, Solutions Portfolio Management and Operational Excellence & Quality. The CDO Communications team has the mission to position Nokia as a thought leader in innovation in products, solutions and strategies for the converging worlds of Internet and mobility.

The CDO Communications team works closely with other communications teams as well as the regional communications head and country communications.

Specialists in Employee Communications in the CDO Communications team are involved in a range of primarily communications projects for the CDO sub-units. On a day-to-day basis your key responsibilities will include supporting the execution of communications activities within CDO sub-units, tailoring global communications campaigns for use within CDO and producing content for online channels. Located in Finland, you’ll be expected to travel approximately 10% of your time.

Requirements

To apply for this challenging and highly interesting role, you have an applicable degree complemented by 4-6 years of relevant experience including change communications, communications planning and project management. You must also be interested in key technologies and Nokia business strategy. A skilled writer with a good command of English, you have no difficulty expressing complex ideas and concepts in an easily understandable manner. You are capable of handling pressure and deadlines in your work and you fully comprehend the importance of organizing and planning. What’s more, you enjoy working as part of a team to achieve goals and objectives and take pride in delivering quality and results. If you’re ready to help us achieve our goals, fill out your application today


Profile

Area of Interest: Communications
Locations: FI-Espoo
Organization: Corporate Functions
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
Job Type: Experienced
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

WWW-osoite http://www.nokia.com
Yhteystiedot http://www.nokia.com,
Työpaikan osoite 00045 NOKIA GROUP
Työ alkaa .
Työaika kokopäivätyö
Työn kesto yli 12 kuukautta
Ilmoitus jätetty 18.01.2008
Ilmoitusnumero 6861815

SOURCE: http://www.mol.fi/paikat/Job.do?lang=fi ... or=6861815

[otyikondo]

Odd... I guess I've become so cynical that I read this through (yes, even in this particular bit of the forum) idly thinking I was being led down some carefully-crafted joke or canard - "employee communications" being an area in which Nokia has recently not exactly covered itself in glory, at least with our Saxon friends. I was slightly disappointed not to find a suitable punchline to cause me a flicker of late-night amusement.

It seems to be... a job advertisement.

[Rosamunda]

It seems to be... a job advertisement.

Well I guess this is to replace the bloke who probably just got the push after the Bochum mayhem. Hot seat.

[Tiwaz]

Well, problem with sacrifical lambs is that you need new lamb after each sacrifice...

[Jason Wright]

You must also be interested in key technologies and Nokia business strategy. A skilled writer with a good command of English, you have no difficulty expressing complex ideas and concepts in an easily understandable manner.

From my experience, Finns appreciate an efficient and minimalist communication style.

A number of influential figures have been critical of the way that Nokia simply announced the shutdown, leaving no room for discussions - something that is seen as alien to present German culture.

HELSINGIN SANOMAT INTERNATIONAL EDITION - BUSINESS & FINANCE - 16 Jan 2008
http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Anger+ ... 5233441536

I can image that the Bochum factory workers were notified of the pending closure by SMS (naturally to avoid an awkward face-to-face situation). Probably along the lines of this...

Nokia Bochum factory will be relocated to Romania.
Enjoy the rest of your life!
Regards, The Management

Jason

[Tiwaz]

On the other hand, what realities would have changed if this all had been done in "nice" way.

15 minute speech in which workers are told how wonderful people they are, how charming Bochum is and that they are all fired and factory moves to Romania.

Ok, some guys might not have been nearly as insulted right away, but by the time they figure out they just lost their jobs they will be very angry no matter how you present the case.

[shrecher]

well, Germany was a main driver, let's say motor, to build EU with free labor exchange. Now, they got something what was expected: migration to cheap labor.

Otherwise, this position looks as HR role. If I remember correctly, many people looking for a job without strong language requirements in non-IT field. I guess, such role could be very attractive. As far as I know, Nokia is equal opportunity employer, so people will be selected based on they skills and experience.

[Hank W.]

Bochum, you're out.

[ryon_antoine]

She seems nicer than the one we have in France :

[mCowboy]

Otherwise, this position looks as HR role.

Well it's not, since it doesn't say anything about HR. It's internal comms for projects and services, just like it says in the ad.

[shrecher]

Otherwise, this position looks as HR role.

Well it's not, since it doesn't say anything about HR. It's internal comms for projects and services, just like it says in the ad.

Don't complain on wording. IMHO, this position could be quite OK for many non IT-geek people or former HR clearсs or just people who likes communications.
If someone interesting, I guess, she/he could ask the author about position details.

[mCowboy]

Otherwise, this position looks as HR role.

Well it's not, since it doesn't say anything about HR. It's internal comms for projects and services, just like it says in the ad.

Don't complain on wording. IMHO, this position could be quite OK for many non IT-geek people or former HR clearсs or just people who likes communications.
If someone interesting, I guess, she/he could ask the author about position details.

it does require comms background and education, not just any old person, who likes write something. It also requires knowledge of IT-tools used in comms, such as MS office, Photoshop, Lotus Notes, etc. I know people who do this in Nokia.

[shrecher]

it does require comms background and education, not just any old person, who likes write something. It also requires knowledge of IT-tools used in comms, such as MS office, Photoshop, Lotus Notes, etc. I know people who do this in Nokia.

Sure. In modern world a person without "education" is just nothing. Knowledge about common IT tools like MS office just is sort of basic, the same as knowledge of using fock and knife. Knowledge of Photoshop is unlikely required. The "background", yes it could be challenge, but it very much depends on personality, I guess.

[raamv]

hmm I really wonder what People who read this kind of post think about the FIRST word in the ad: "Specialist"..
If every tom dik and harry or mary jane thinks, just by knowing English, they can communicate..it renders the first word to be worse than an oxymoron!!

[mCowboy]

I'm in the process of hiring a Comms Specialist / Coordinator for my projects, so I know exactly what I need, and someone with just good English is simply not good enough. They need to understand IT,business, marketing and communication, use the tools, be proactive, be a great communicator, have an ability to write good, vet very understandable text.

I'd imagine the role in the ad has similar requirements.

PS. There's not point of PMing me about the job, my company uses one of the temp agencies.

PSS. Do NOT PM me about any jobs or job inquiries, I CAN'T / WONT help you (unless I get paid for it).