Senior CEO Comms Manager
About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
** The position may be based in the United States, with a preference for candidates open to relocating to Finland, where our headquarters is located.
This role requires exceptional writing and editorial judgement, a deep understanding of technology and business strategy, and the ability to translate complex ideas into communications that land with diverse audiences - from employees and investors to media and policymakers. CEO Communications will work in close partnership with Nokia's President and CEO, CEO Chief of Staff and the GMC team. In addition, the role holder will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure that the CEO's communications are always purposeful, well-prepared and strategically aligned.
This is a high-visibility role that demands both creative excellence and operational rigour, and must be capable of operating with discretion, speed and sound judgement.
Responsibilities
- CEO Voice and Content
- Own the development and ongoing refinement of the CEO's voice, tone and communication style across all channels.
- Plan all CEO communications, fully aligned to Nokia's overall business strategy, communications plan, and core narrative.
- Working with the CEO's speechwriter and other GMC resources, write, edit and prepare content for the CEO across a wide range of formats including speeches, keynotes, LinkedIn posts, op-eds, internal messages, media statements and video scripts.
- Ensure all CEO content is strategically aligned, on-message and of the highest editorial standard.
- Work with AI tools to build and maintain a repository of CEO messaging, narratives and positioning that can be activated quickly across contexts.
- Executive Preparation and Briefing
- Prepare the CEO for high-profile engagements including media interviews, analyst briefings, customer events, speaking opportunities and internal all-hands.
- Develop comprehensive briefing materials that equip the CEO with the context, messaging and anticipated lines