Head of CEO Communications
Nokia
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Head of CEO Communications is a senior communications professional dedicated to
shaping and executing the communications presence of Nokia's Chief Executive
Officer. Working within the Corporate Communications team and reporting to the
VP, Corporate Communications, this role is the primary engine behind the CEO's
communications, ensuring consistent voice across key channels.
This role requires exceptional writing and editorial judgement, a deep
understanding of technology and business strategy, and the ability to translate
complex ideas into communications that land with diverse audiences - from
employees and investors to media and policymakers. CEO Communications will work
in close partnership with Nokia’s President and CEO, CEO Chief of Staff and the
GMC team. In addition, the role holder will work closely with senior
stakeholders across the business to ensure that the CEO's communications are
always purposeful, well-prepared and strategically aligned.
This is a high-visibility role that demands both creative excellence and
operational rigour, and must be capable of operating with discretion, speed and
sound judgement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CEO Voice and Content
* Own the development and ongoing refinement of the CEO's voice, tone and
communication style across all channels.
* Plan all CEO communications, fully aligned to Nokia’s overall business
strategy, communications plan, and core narrative.
* Working with the CEO’s speechwriter and other GMC resources, write, edit and
prepare content for the CEO across a wide range of formats including
speeches, keynotes, social media posts, op-eds, internal messages, media
statements and video scripts.
* Ensure all CEO content is strategically aligned, on-message and of the
highest editorial standard.
* Work with AI tools to build and maintain a repository of CEO messaging,
narratives and positioning that can be activated quickly across contexts.
Executive Preparation and Briefing
* Prepare the CEO for high-profile engagements including media interviews,
analyst briefings, customer events, speaking opportunities and internal
all-hands.
* Develop comprehensive briefing materials that equip the CEO with the context,
messaging and anticipated lines of questioning needed to perform with
confidence.
* Anticipate reputational risks and ensure the CEO is prepared to navigate
sensitive or complex topics.
Thought Leadership and External Profile
* Develop and execute a thought leadership strategy for the CEO, identifying
platforms, moments and content opportunities that build credibility and
profile.
* Partner with media, analyst, customer and investor relations teams to ensure
CEO external engagements are well-prepared and strategically timed.
* Manage and continuously optimise the CEO's digital and social presence – in
partnership with GMC’s digital team, leveraging analytics and audience
insights
Internal CEO Communications
* Own the CEO's internal communications calendar, including all-employee
messages, town halls, leadership updates and major change moments.
* Ensure internal CEO communications are human, clear and consistent with
external positioning and the overall Nokia narrative.
* Work closely with GMC teams to align internal and external narratives.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
* Work closely with the VP, Corporate Communications & Executive Messaging, to
ensure CEO messaging is integrated with broader communications strategies,
key moments and corporate narrative.
* Act as a trusted partner to the CEO's Chief of Staff and executive office,
ensuring communications planning is embedded in the CEO's schedule well in
advance.
* Collaborate with GLT communications leads to ensure consistency across
Nokia's senior leadership voice.
QUALIFICATIONS
You must have:
* Strong experience in executive communications, speechwriting or a closely
related discipline, ideally within a global technology or B2B organisation,
and ideally with a CEO.
* Exceptional writing ability - concise, persuasive and adaptable across
formats from keynote speeches to LinkedIn posts.
* Proven experience supporting C-suite executives, with the ability to build
trusted, high-value relationships at the most senior levels.
* Strong strategic instinct and the ability to connect communications decisions
to business context and reputational considerations.
* High personal discretion, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively
under pressure and at pace.
* A confident and proactive approach to AI: using AI to enhance research and
accelerate content development, synthesise inputs and increase the overall
quality and pace of communications work.
It would be advantageous if you also had:
* Experience in the technology, telecoms or infrastructure sector.
* Familiarity with investor, media or analyst communications.
* An understanding of AI, network infrastructure or related technology
narratives.
* Experience working across multiple languages or geographies.
shaping and executing the communications presence of Nokia's Chief Executive
Officer. Working within the Corporate Communications team and reporting to the
VP, Corporate Communications, this role is the primary engine behind the CEO's
communications, ensuring consistent voice across key channels.
This role requires exceptional writing and editorial judgement, a deep
understanding of technology and business strategy, and the ability to translate
complex ideas into communications that land with diverse audiences - from
employees and investors to media and policymakers. CEO Communications will work
in close partnership with Nokia’s President and CEO, CEO Chief of Staff and the
GMC team. In addition, the role holder will work closely with senior
stakeholders across the business to ensure that the CEO's communications are
always purposeful, well-prepared and strategically aligned.
This is a high-visibility role that demands both creative excellence and
operational rigour, and must be capable of operating with discretion, speed and
sound judgement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CEO Voice and Content
* Own the development and ongoing refinement of the CEO's voice, tone and
communication style across all channels.
* Plan all CEO communications, fully aligned to Nokia’s overall business
strategy, communications plan, and core narrative.
* Working with the CEO’s speechwriter and other GMC resources, write, edit and
prepare content for the CEO across a wide range of formats including
speeches, keynotes, social media posts, op-eds, internal messages, media
statements and video scripts.
* Ensure all CEO content is strategically aligned, on-message and of the
highest editorial standard.
* Work with AI tools to build and maintain a repository of CEO messaging,
narratives and positioning that can be activated quickly across contexts.
Executive Preparation and Briefing
* Prepare the CEO for high-profile engagements including media interviews,
analyst briefings, customer events, speaking opportunities and internal
all-hands.
* Develop comprehensive briefing materials that equip the CEO with the context,
messaging and anticipated lines of questioning needed to perform with
confidence.
* Anticipate reputational risks and ensure the CEO is prepared to navigate
sensitive or complex topics.
Thought Leadership and External Profile
* Develop and execute a thought leadership strategy for the CEO, identifying
platforms, moments and content opportunities that build credibility and
profile.
* Partner with media, analyst, customer and investor relations teams to ensure
CEO external engagements are well-prepared and strategically timed.
* Manage and continuously optimise the CEO's digital and social presence – in
partnership with GMC’s digital team, leveraging analytics and audience
insights
Internal CEO Communications
* Own the CEO's internal communications calendar, including all-employee
messages, town halls, leadership updates and major change moments.
* Ensure internal CEO communications are human, clear and consistent with
external positioning and the overall Nokia narrative.
* Work closely with GMC teams to align internal and external narratives.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
* Work closely with the VP, Corporate Communications & Executive Messaging, to
ensure CEO messaging is integrated with broader communications strategies,
key moments and corporate narrative.
* Act as a trusted partner to the CEO's Chief of Staff and executive office,
ensuring communications planning is embedded in the CEO's schedule well in
advance.
* Collaborate with GLT communications leads to ensure consistency across
Nokia's senior leadership voice.
QUALIFICATIONS
You must have:
* Strong experience in executive communications, speechwriting or a closely
related discipline, ideally within a global technology or B2B organisation,
and ideally with a CEO.
* Exceptional writing ability - concise, persuasive and adaptable across
formats from keynote speeches to LinkedIn posts.
* Proven experience supporting C-suite executives, with the ability to build
trusted, high-value relationships at the most senior levels.
* Strong strategic instinct and the ability to connect communications decisions
to business context and reputational considerations.
* High personal discretion, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively
under pressure and at pace.
* A confident and proactive approach to AI: using AI to enhance research and
accelerate content development, synthesise inputs and increase the overall
quality and pace of communications work.
It would be advantageous if you also had:
* Experience in the technology, telecoms or infrastructure sector.
* Familiarity with investor, media or analyst communications.
* An understanding of AI, network infrastructure or related technology
narratives.
* Experience working across multiple languages or geographies.