Head of Media Relations
About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a global role, responsible for protecting and enhancing Nokia's reputation across all media, while positioning the company as a market leader advancing the future of connectivity (AI Supercycle) . You will manage a team of media relations experts who are audience-centric and cover corporate, core products and solutions, and key regions. Your team will be responsible for creating and delivering proactive, strategic media plans that communicate Nokia's strategy, financials, key capabilities and key achievements to help deliver agreed business outcomes and establish Nokia's leadership. Collaborating with senior stakeholders across Nokia's Global Leadership Team, Business Groups and Functions, and communicate regularly with senior journalists across the world to build Nokia's reputation as an innovative technology leader.
The position will also be responsible for managing Nokia's media relations agencies and freelance journalists to drive best coverage for Nokia in the most efficient manner while ensuring strategic alignment across all external communications.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for protecting and enhancing Nokia's reputation while positioning Nokia as the market leader that's advancing connectivity
- Develops and executes comprehensive media strategies that establish Nokia's competitive advantage and thought leadership, including proactive plans for thought leadership, breaking news, and innovative storytelling across key audiences and growth areas
- Provides expert counsel to senior leaders, leads financial results communications, and develops Nokia executives as recognized industry thought leaders and sought-after media sources
- Collaborates across Nokia to define company's position on various issues while helping to anticipate likely reactions to messaging
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with tier-1, trade, and regional media across global markets
- Simplifies complex technical messages for external audiences while maintainin