Communications Officer for the Communications Department

Do You Want to Develop Communication Work in One of Sweden's Most Forward-Looking Municipalities? We Are Now Seeking a Communications Specialist for Our Communication Team, Focused on Creating Value for Both Employees and Residents. About the Workplace The City of Helsingborg as an employer has approximately 10,000 employees and 470 managers. The City Management Administration is one of nine departments and is led by our Deputy City Director. To fulfill our mission, we are organized into seven different divisions. Our administration has an important and exciting mission where we exist for others - for colleagues, other departments, Helsingborg residents and businesses, to name a few. The City Management Administration will - lead, develop and coordinate the municipality's activities in overarching and common areas, - offer services and products requested by the City Council, departments and companies, including shared functions targeting Helsingborg residents directly, - create conditions for positive development of Helsingborg in collaboration with external partners. The Communications Unit consists of 16 employees working with strategic and operational communication across various specialist areas, such as external and internal communication, branding, crisis communication, design, and press. Job Responsibilities As a communications specialist with us, you'll have a varied and developmental assignment. You'll work on communication from idea to delivery in both large and small projects. You'll collaborate with colleagues in larger projects while taking more individual responsibility in smaller ones. Your main focus is planning, producing, publishing, and following up communication. Occasionally, you'll also analyze needs, develop communication strategies and plans, and then coordinate all elements. A crucial part of the assignment is coaching and advising colleagues and managers on communication issues. You'll often be the one translating strategic decisions into practical communication, ensuring coherence in both tone and content. Together, we create communication that engages, explains, and guides. We always keep Helsingborg residents in focus. Your Primary Responsibilities You are a curious and unpretentious team player who thrives in a changing environment. You are confident in your professional role, have good stylistic sensibility, and can connect strategic and operational work. You see communication as a tool for creating understanding, participation, and results. You enjoy helping others succeed in their assignments. Qualifications We are seeking candidates who: • Have relevant academic education in communication/journalism or equivalent • Have experience with communication work in municipal organizations • Have experience in project management and driving communication projects through all phases • Are experienced in creating text, photo, and video for various channels • Have experience creating marketing and advertisements • Can coach and advise on communication matters • Have experience with crisis communication We Offer You'll become part of an engaged team where cooperation, development, and humor are important parts of daily life. We offer meaningful work where your contribution makes a difference for both colleagues and residents. [The rest of the text remains the same as the original job description]