Information Officer - Kouvolan kaupunki - Kouvola, Finland

The City of Kouvola is seeking to appoint a permanent Information Officer starting from August 1, 2026, or by agreement. The role involves planning, developing, and executing communication for city management, decision-making, and strategic entities. The Information Officer acts as a communication partner and expert, coordinates communication for vitality services, and is responsible for overall crisis communication in collaboration with the crisis communication team. Responsibilities include advising management, maintaining media relations, participating in decision-making communication, coordinating internal and external communication, monitoring and reporting, and developing crisis communication plans. Success requires strong communication expertise, strategic thinking, experience in demanding communication tasks, good collaboration skills, and excellent Finnish language skills. The role offers a meaningful, responsible position at the heart of city communication, with opportunities for development, partial remote work, and good personnel benefits.