We may work with boxes, but we think outside of them

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Department and working area: Corporate service department at IKEA Baltics
Salary: from 5000,00 eur./ month gross

About IKEA

IKEA is a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Every product we create is our idea for making home a better place in a sustainable, people and planet positive way. We share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.

What else?

You are the IKEA voice. In every place and in every channel where IKEA speaks. In words. In pictures. And maybe in virtual worlds and more. Your mission is to build the brand and inspire people to find value in all we have to offer. And to keep your fellow co-workers informed, engaged and connected in a constantly changing business environment.

Purpose

The main responsibility is to enhance the positive perception of IKEA brand and products, IKEA organization in Baltic countries through external and internal communication.

What you will be doing as a Corporate Communication Manager for Baltics

• Contribute to creating and enhancing the positive image of IKEA brand and products, as well as IKEA organization as such through external and internal communication.
• Develop and maintain PR and internal communication strategies, campaigns, tactics, and budgets.
• Track and analyse PR and internal campaign effectiveness.
• Prepare the media material: press releases, articles, comments for media in Baltic countries.
• Organize events and other activities, dedicated for IKEA stakeholders and co-workers.
• Ensure a consistent tone of voice and quality of communication.
• Manage a team of skilled PR and internal communications co-workers.
• Assess communication risks and follow tendencies in the Baltics.
• Prepare for and manage crises that could impact reputation.

Why we at IKEA will love you

• At least 5 years experience of preparing the media material (press releases, comments, articles, other content) and sustaining the active media relations network in Baltic countries.
• Experience of leading the team.
• Crisis communication experience.
• Knowledge in Baltic country media landscape, experience in media relations.
• Knowledge in internal communication principles and ways of working.
• Excellent project management, event organizing skills, creativity and openness to drive crazy IKEA ideas.
• Ability to create content and express communication insights.
• Networking and relationship skills.
• Fluent or very good in English (spoken and written).

Why you will love working with us at IKEA

IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in the Baltic market. You will have a possibility to work in a highly professional team with a drive for crazy IKEA ideas and projects allowing to implement out of box solutions and achieve outstanding results. In a dynamic work environment you will find yourself in planning and managing different projects with possibilities to implement creative solutions and constantly developing your skills. You will work both with external and internal communication in this way ensuring consistent information flow within the organization and outside.

• Health insurance;
• Accident and critical illness insurance;
• Free renewal of health check (vaccinations against seasonal diseases, etc.);
• IKEA employee discount;
• Company PERKS discount tool and additional discounts/ offers from partners;
• Chill and gaming spaces;
• Internal incentive currency system (you can accumulate and exchange for gifts);
• Tasty and inexpensive food in a employee restaurant;
• Endless coffee and tea (additional seasonal treats, etc.);
• Free, sustainable, Swedish-designed uniforms;
• Reliable and friendly team;
• International work and communication culture, based on IKEA values;
• Open mistake culture, opportunity to learn, get involved and make decisions independently;
• Knowledge and opportunities for further learning (digital training systems, internal and external training);
• Celebrations and parties (team buildings, company based, international and other national celebrations);
• Gifts for anniversaries and other personal or annual occasions;
• Gifts for employees children;
• Additional initiatives (social, sports, etc.)
• Loyal employee awards;
• Other IKEA benefits.

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