Communications Specialist MED (mediterranean) Region

Company Description

Wolt is a Helsinki-based technology company that provides an online platform for consumers, merchants and couriers. It connects people looking to order food and other goods with people interested in selling and delivering them. To enable this, Wolt develops a wide range of technologies from local logistics to retail software and financial solutions – as well as operating its own grocery stores under the Wolt Market brand. Wolt’s products include Wolt+ (subscription service for customers), Wolt for Work (meal benefits and office deliveries for companies), Wolt Drive (fast last-mile deliveries for merchants) and Wolt Self-Delivery (service for merchant partners with their own delivery staff). Wolt’s mission is to make cities better by empowering and growing local communities. Wolt was founded in 2014 and joined forces with DoorDash in 2022. DoorDash operates in 31 countries today, 27 of which are with the Wolt product and brand.

So, why work at Wolt?

At Wolt, We’re About Getting Things Done. You’ll probably enjoy it here if you like taking ownership, developing yourself and being around friendly, humble and ambitious people.

We work hard to make cities into better places, and it’s pretty cool seeing us grow every week. If you’re passionate about building things that just… work, Wolt might be for you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We want to have all sorts of people in our team – people like you and me, and people different from you and me. To be able to work with diverse teammates – when it comes to gender, age, ethnicity, life background, sexual orientation, political views, religion, or any other personal trait – we consciously aim to offer equal opportunity for everyone to work with us. This is because we believe diverse teams make the most thought-through decisions and build things in the most inclusive way.

If this sounds like you, then we’d love to chat! Join us today to build Wolt together.

Job Description

As we’re looking to increase our impact and make it more visible across stakeholders, we are now searching for a skilled and proactive Communications Specialist to join our communications team, reporting to the Regional Head of Communications for the South Region.

This role will be an integral part of the Regional Communications team, as well as part of the Global Communications team and will be focused on markets of the Mediterranean Region. We’re seeking a motivated and creative thinker who thrives in a global setting and enjoys building something new.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing communication strategies that align with our business objectives.

• Monitor media coverage and compile regular media reports.

• Collaborate with external PR agencies to align strategies and ensure consistency in messaging.

• Coordinate timelines, review materials provided by agencies, and ensure deliverables meet standards and deadlines.

• Serve as a point of contact for agency partners, providing them with relevant information, feedback, and approvals. 

• Maintain organized records of communication assets and projects.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including the global comms team, Legal, Operations, Product, Marketing, and other internal teams to ensure an integrated approach to communications.

Qualifications

Our Humble Expectations

• 3-5 years of experience in communications, PR and media relations, in an agency or in-house environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and drive projects independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Excellent writing skills in English, with the ability to adjust the tone for different audiences and simplify complex topics. 

• Familiarity with building proactive initiatives and communicating complex topics clearly.

• Strong attention to detail and high standards for your own work and that of others.

You Will Thrive in This Role If You…

• Are a proactive problem solver, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and quick to adjust plans.

• Understand societal dynamics and can manage sensitive topics with empathy and precision.

• Are a creative thinker who goes beyond traditional PR strategies. 

• Collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders with ease.

• Take ownership of your work, delivering results independently while empowering others with tools and guidance.

What You’ll Get by Joining Us

• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the public narrative about local commerce and the platform industry.

• A chance to be part of a high-growth tech company that’s expanding its global footprint.

• A collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and development.

Additional Information

If you are excited about working in a high-growth environment, taking ownership, and being part of an extremely ambitious team, then click below to apply and get the conversation going!
Along with a competitive salary and benefits, you will also be eligible for our long term incentive plan.
You will fit into a truly diverse team - what really matters to us is a caring and welcoming environment where we embrace uniqueness and celebrate diversity. Experience a company culture where we work on eye level, decisions are made quickly and knowledge sharing, as well as mentoring, is on our daily agenda.

Please note that we do not accept applications sent by mail. You should submit your application through our careers website!