Communications Coordinator to the House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you a passionate communicator with a talent for creating compelling content? Do you have a keen interest in innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship — and a drive to amplify the impact of research?

The House of Innovation (HOI) at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to enhance our communication efforts and strengthen the visibility of our research, education, and outreach. Join us in a dynamic, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment where your creativity and skills can truly make a difference.

We offer you

You will join the dynamic and fast-growing House of Innovation, a cross-disciplinary research house at SSE focused on innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. In this versatile and impactful role, you will play a key part in ensuring that our research and activities reach diverse audiences — from international academic communities to corporate and policy stakeholders.

As part of both HOI and SSE’s External Relations department, you will take ownership of communication initiatives, drive projects, and create compelling content. We’re looking for a hands-on professional with a proactive and creative mindset to bring new ideas and solutions to life.

The role

As Communications Coordinator you will work hands-on with communication while also building structures to ensure effective dissemination of HOI’s research and activities.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, managing both day-to-day operations and strategic projects. Key responsibilities include creating compelling content, overseeing digital platforms, and developing communication strategies to highlight HOI’s unique position at the intersection of academia, business, and society. By and large this means making the research at HOI accessible and engaging for different audiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Content creation and management
• Digital and social media management
• Developing and implementing communication strategies and plans
• Leading or assisting in various communication projects

Qualifications

We are seeking a flexible and driven communicator who is both structured and solution-oriented. You enjoy hands-on work and problem solving in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. You are a doer with a creative and innovative mindset.

Requirements:

• Broad experience within communication and digital marketing
• Educational background in communications
• Experience with social media and editing webpages
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swedish
• Strong interest in, and understanding of, topics related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and digitalization
• Accurate and detailed in both administrative and project management work
• Excellent writing skills and ability to summarize academic insights for diverse audiences
• Well-organized, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in teams
• Flexible and adaptable to different stakeholders and contexts

Other

This is a full-time, permanent position and a 6-month probationary period applies. Please include your desired salary in your application.

We are looking for this position to begin as soon as possible and are accepting applications on an ongoing basis. Selection is continuous, so don’t wait to submit your application.

About the House of Innovation (HOI)

The House of Innovation (HOI) at SSE is a cross-disciplinary research, education, and outreach environment focused on innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. HOI collaborates with a broad, influential network of academics, corporations, government agencies, and civil society actors to contribute to the advancement of society and the international community.

HOI is home to an international group of scholars — including professors, associate professors, assistant professors, PhD students, research fellows, and postdocs — who publish in leading journals and actively shape innovation ecosystems through research, teaching, policy involvement, and collaboration with industry.

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