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

Location: Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn
Salary: 3500-4000 eur./month gross

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.

About the role

The role of PR Leader Baltics is to strengthen image of IKEA as unique, innovative, meaningful, high reputation company and employer in Baltic region as well as life at home expert in the region. As a PR Leader you will work with external and internal communication in all 3 Baltic countries, using integrated communication tactics and working from concept creation to implementation. You will be a member of dynamic, creative communication team at IKEA Baltics.  

This is a two-year fixed-term position, with the potential to transition into a permanent employment contract.

What you will be doing as a PR Leader Baltics at Corporate Communication team

• Implement PR activities with the goal to strengthen IKEA perception as unique, innovative, meaningful, high reputation company as well as to drive leadership of life at home. PR activities will consists from press releases or media comments to integrated campaigns in all 3 Baltic countries.
• Prepare the earned media material: press releases, articles, comments in English and at least one local language of Baltic countries.
• Plan, manage and implement paid media campaigns.
• Organize PR events and other activities, dedicated for IKEA stakeholders.
• Support organization with internal communication activities, e.g. preparing internal communication kits, organizing events, supporting business in their own internal communication efforts.

Why we at IKEA will love you

• At least 3 year experience in PR, media relations field.
• High level planning skills, ability to develop long terms plans.
• Experience in running complex campaigns with multiple touchpoints and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, event organizing skills, ability to manage network of different internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent and easy with press releases, media comments, other text works.
• Background or work experience in and passion for sustainability is highly valued.
• 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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