Journalist

Are you engaged by pop culture and can spot trends before they become talk of the town? We are seeking a journalist who follows the pop culture landscape with curiosity, understands its phenomena, and can craft smart, inventive journalism that resonates with a broad audience. You will cover both daily culture news and interesting pop culture talk points. You are a versatile digital journalist with strong expertise in fashion and/or pop music, TV and film. You know what attracts younger audiences, where discussions originate, and which topics are starting to surface. You have a broad personal network in the cultural field. As a writer you are skilled, bold, and authentic. You master both fast-breaking news and deeper analytical pieces and can find fresh angles to topics. In addition to writing you naturally utilize other storytelling forms: you can be in front of the camera, participate in live broadcasts, and speak into a podcast microphone. The temporary position runs until 21 September 2026 – 31 March 2027. It is a fixed-term position. The job is split between day work and news shifts, including mornings or evenings and occasional weekends. To apply, submit your application by 30 August 2026 and include two story ideas with indications of perspective and how you would implement them. For more information contact the Popkulttuuri team supervisor Mari Koppinen (mari.koppinen@hs.fi) and the managing editor Jutta Sarhimaa (jutta.sarhimaa@hs.fi). Helsingin Sanomat is the leading daily newspaper in the Nordic region, serving around two million Finns weekly. Sanoma Media Finland is the country’s largest commercial media company, delivering reliable and engaging journalism, entertaining content, and impactful marketing solutions. Our media reach is broad and our brands touch nearly all Finns each week. We value diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. Our work is to be seen, heard, and to provoke discussion, while staying committed to high journalistic standards.