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About VR

At VR, we work together to create the world's best public transport. On the Swedish market, we operate bus and train services. Together with our colleagues in Finland, we are one of the largest operators in public transport in the Nordic region.

Our goal is to increase our competitiveness by working with development and innovations as well as improved operational quality.

We work based on our values: We care, We work together, and We contribute to development.

Are you our new colleague?

Do you have a passion for marketing and communication? Do you have the ability to create understanding and engagement? Are you looking for a role where you get the opportunity to develop and realize ideas while leading communication initiatives that span multiple channels and target groups? If so, we have the job for you!

We are now looking for a new colleague to join our communication team who wants to be part of developing communication, both internally and externally, so that more passengers arrive safer, faster, and happier at their destinations when they choose to travel with us!

The position is a fixed-term assignment of at least one year, starting in mid-September 2026, where you will, among other things, be responsible for local marketing and communication for our bus contracts in Skåne.

What can we offer you?

An exciting role where you become an important part of the mission to develop and implement local marketing with the aim of increasing the number of public transport passengers. You report to VR's Head of Communications in Sweden, and together you have a close collaboration where you get the opportunity to participate in and contribute to various exciting projects and tasks related to your unique skills and experience. You will also have close collaboration with other colleagues in communications located in Malmö, Stockholm, and Helsinki.

Who are you?

You are a curious and innovative market communicator driven by finding new development opportunities! You quickly adapt to new ways of working and find ways to solve tasks. You thrive in project-based work and appreciate the combination of working both independently and in teams.

Good language skills are required to independently formulate communication that reaches the recipients. You speak Swedish and English fluently.

You have a strong belief that uncomplicated and engaging communication, both externally and internally, is crucial for success. And of course, you have a talent for this!

As a person, you are curious, self-motivated, and solution-oriented. You have good judgment, thrive in change, and are confident in driving issues forward together with others. You enjoy collaboration and are easy to build trust with across different parts of the organization.

Your main responsibilities:

• Develop local marketing plans in consultation with colleagues and transport authorities.
• Collaborate with municipalities, businesses, and other transport companies to find synergies that drive the entire customer journey.
• Support local operational areas with internal communication.
• Continuously work on analyzing the market and external environment, evaluate, and constantly develop marketing efforts to contribute to and achieve the transport authority's overall goals.
• Participate in media management and crisis communication.

To succeed in the role, we believe you have:

• Relevant education in media and communication, marketing, or equivalent.
• Experience working with digital communication channels, both externally and internally.
• Experience in executing marketing campaigns.
• Experience in crisis and media management.
• Good understanding of brand building and strategic communication.
• Experience in giving advice and support on communication matters to different parts of the organization.
• Experience with CMS systems (e.g., SharePoint, WordPress, Episerver).
• Proficiency in image and layout programs (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, InDesign).

Other information:

The position is a fixed-term assignment of just over one year, which may be extended, starting in mid-September. The location is in Sickla, outside Stockholm, but travel to Skåne will take place on a regular basis.

Curious? Apply today!

Selection is ongoing, so don't wait to send us your application. To determine if you are the one we are looking for, our recruitment process includes both personality tests and interviews. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Erik Söderberg, Head of Communications for VR in Sweden.