Summer Trainee, Corporate Affairs and Brand

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Are you studying Communications, Marketing, or Political Science and ready to hit your professional career with Konecranes Summer Trainee team of 2025? Do you want to gain valuable experience in an international work environment? We might have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Summer Trainee to join our Corporate Affairs & Brand team. As a Summer Trainee, you will be working with various communications, branding and/or government affairs topics. Your daily responsibilities could include for example creating content to various channels, doing background research or briefings on current issues or preparing presentations. You will work closely with your team members who help you get started and support you in your day-to-day activities.

Your office is located in Keilaranta, Espoo, with the possibility to work partly remotely.

What kind of talent are we looking for?

This role is ideal for a Communications, Marketing or Political Science student who is eager to learn more about corporate affairs tasks. You are welcome to Konecranes as yourself, but we especially value your good teamwork skills, proactive attitude, and enthusiasm for developing yourself. Our work environment is highly international, so proficiency in English and the courage to work in an international work environment are important.

What should you bring?

• Academic background (1-3 years) in the above fields
• You know how to use traditional IT-programs e.g. Microsoft Office, e-mail, etc. - Earlier work experience in similar tasks is seen as a beneficial

Why join Konecranes?

At Konecranes, you will get to develop your professional skills and apply your knowledge in practise. As a Summer Trainee, you will gain work experience in versatile tasks and develop your skills in, for example, using different communications tools and channels, information sources as well as AI-assisted  tools. At Konecranes, we want to foster an environment where people enjoy their work, feel respected and trusted, and are provided with challenging and interesting responsibilities together. Does this sound like something you would appreciate? Check out below what kind of talent we are looking for and apply soon.

Interested?

Please submit your Summer Trainee application by 16.2.2025, at the latest, via Apply -link below. We will start screening applications already during the application period so apply as soon as possible.

What to do while I wait for the application period to end?

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Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.