Communications Specialist
Communications specialists play a key role in the implementation of communications in a company or other organisation. The work of a communications specialist consists of internal and external communication of a company or organisation and its activities. The profession requires good written and oral articulacy skills, as well as interaction, presentation and organisation skills.
Companies, as well as communication, media and advertising agencies, educational institutions, science institutes, public administration, organisations and associations.
The job descriptions and tasks of communications specialists vary greatly within the field. In a small organisation or team, a communications specialist is required to have versatile competence. In large organisations or teams, tasks may focus on, for example, external or internal content production, media relations, brand management or online communications.
Acting as a communications specialist requires thorough information about the employer and its operating environment. Good written and oral skills and common knowledge are essential in communication tasks. The profession requires good IT skills, as well as the management of communication tools, such as cameras and video recording equipment.
Self-initiative, responsibility, organised approach and the ability to adapt to changing situations are also essential skills. Extrovert personality is of great benefit, as the profession often requires the ability to perform and also to contact strangers. Language proficiency and good pressure tolerance are also advantages, as sometimes timetables can be tight.
You can study communication at universities. The names of subjects vary from information studies to journalism, communications, etc. Master's degrees include Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Political Sciences and Master of Social Sciences.
You can also study communications at universities of applied sciences and complete a Bachelor of Culture and Arts degree. Several institutes and communication organisations organise further and additional training.
The pay varies based on work tasks, position and experience.
Median salary
4009 €/mo
Private sector
4053 €/mo
Public sector
3880 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries