Communications Intern

We are looking for a Communications Intern to join our team in Helsinki. The role offers an opportunity to work in both the public sector team and the international client and health communications teams. Duties may include assisting with communications planning and execution, media and social monitoring and reporting, writing and editing press releases and social media posts, background research and translations, providing communications support for events and projects, creative ideation and planning, supporting the development of communication strategies, and crisis communications. The position is suitable for a student of at least the second year in communications, media, marketing, political science or a related field. Excellent English is required as clients are partly international. You are proactive, precise and interested in content production as well as strategic communications. Some experience with Canva and social media is beneficial. You will be guided by a mentor. Work time varies between 0-40 hours per week and can be arranged flexibly around studies. Internship duration is 6 months from start, depending on the agreement. Salary: hourly wage 11 euros. Monthly salary will be based on hours worked, including pay for lunch breaks. Benefits include lunch, sport and culture perks, and annual leave accrual as per law. Work location is at our comfortable Leipätehdas office (Kaikukatu 4, Helsinki) and remote work is also possible. We offer opportunities to learn the daily life of a communications agency and to specialize in public administration, health and international communications; a collaborative culture that values quality, care and courage; an international perspective and the chance to grow as part of a global network; meaningful projects with real impact; and work that combines responsibility with communication. How to apply: we recruit anonymously to promote equality. Applications are reviewed during the application period. Please apply via our careers page by 23.8.2026 with the following steps: 1) write a trend insight - a4 page analyzing a trend or phenomenon related to communications or marketing; 2) attach your CV (no photo or personal data) and the trend insight as a separate file; ensure no identifiable information appears in the CV or attachments; 3) name all attachments only with your first and last name initials. Read more about working hours and benefits on our recruitment page. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Ahjo Communications Oy is a 100% Finnish communications agency with global networks and decades of trusted partnerships. Our mission is to help our clients become better communicators, growing their intangible assets through strategy and communications, digital building and business integration.