Research and Communications Officer

Do you have a passion for entrepreneurship, innovation and technology and want to communicate world-class research in these areas? The House of Innovation (HOI) at the Stockholm School of Economics is looking for a creative and independent Research and Communications Officer to join our team. In this role, you will have the chance to amplify the impact of cutting-edge research on innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship by bringing it to a broad audience.

About the role 

As our Research and Communications Officer, you will play a key part in ensuring that our research reaches and resonates with diverse audiences, from academics and practitioners to national and international media. Your work will help position our researchers and their work at the forefront of important conversations. This role is central to our mission of ensuring that the knowledge we generate at the House of Innovation contributes to real-world change in businesses and society. 

Examples of work responsibilities 

• Website and social media management: Manage HOI’s communication channels and the webpage; develop and implement social media strategies, create engaging content, and manage internal planning. This includes communicating major developments and making sure that our online presence reflects the exciting work happening here. You will take the lead in keeping our website content fresh and engaging. 
• Internal communication: Prepare materials for meetings, support the Executive Director in drafting slides and communication, write internal newsletter, writing the Year in Review report, and other planning and reporting documents. 
• Research communication: Take the lead in making complex research findings accessible and interesting to different audiences. This includes creating videos, writing interviews, and producing articles both in English and in Swedish that bring our work to life. 
• Support research reporting: Support our researchers with research ethics applications, grants applications, and research reports (including budgets).
• Media relations: Build and nurture relationships with national and international media outlets. You will be pitching stories and securing coverage that shines a spotlight on the innovative research coming out of the House of Innovation. 
• Data management: Keep our publication database in top shape and produce data for presentations and reports, including our annual review, making sure our research is effectively showcased. 
• Coordination with SSE’s central communication: Be the first point of contact to SSE’s central communication unit, and make sure that HOI communication is aligned and coherent with the School’s overall communication in terms of tonality, mission and style.

Your profile

Requirements

• Has a strong interest in, knowledge of, and understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology
• Is accurate and detailed in both administrative and project management work
• Can communicate about research with academics, students, practitioners and the media
• Has excellent writing skills and can aptly summarize academic articles on a variety of topics
• Is well-organized, proactive and can work independently as well as in teams
• Has excellent spoken and written English and Swedish
• Has a university degree in business administration, communication or other relevant subject
• Experience with social media and editing webpages

Meritorious:

• Experience from similar task or workplace
• Familiarity with business and research concepts particularly in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology
• Prior project management experience including organizing digital and physical events
• Prior social media communication experience
• Interest and capability to develop work practices and routines using up-to-date tools, including software apps, generative AI, etc. in ways that improve quality as well as productivity
• A master’s degree in business administration, communication or other relevant subject

How to apply

To apply, submit your application through the VARBI portal. Your application should include a CV, cover letter and a portfolio of relevant work. We apply a continuous selection, and the position may close before last application day.

If you are excited about bringing innovative research into the spotlight and have the skills to make it happen, we’d love to hear from you. For any questions about the position, feel free to contact Erik Wikberg, Executive Director at the House of Innovation, at erik.wikberg@hhs.se. 

Other

This is a full-time, permanent employment and a 6-month probationary period applies. Background checks will be conducted on final candidates.

About the House of Innovation (HOI)

The House is an interdisciplinary research, education, outreach, and venturing environment focused on innovation, digitalization and entrepreneurship. The foundation of any successful research environment is the quality of its research output. Where the House of Innovation distinguishes itself in this regard is in its dynamic research

environment. Here, internationally competitive researchers are encouraged and supported to explore interdisciplinary nuances in their work and discover uncharted insights. With a strong commitment to developing talent we provide an excellent context and environment for postdoc scholars to advance their academic careers. https://www.hhs.se/en/research/research-houses/house-of-innovation/research/

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