Vacant job

Do you want to help develop the future of land combat? The Training Unit is looking for a creative force capable of visualizing our training and exercise operations. You document event sequences in both field environments and simulated settings, creating pedagogical support for instructors and units during evaluations. The role is versatile; one day you create instructional materials, the next you act as a professional media contact during major exercises, or produce compelling content for internal and external channels.

Your main responsibilities:

The position involves communicating the activities of the Land Warfare School (MSS) both internally and externally, under the leadership of the Training Chief and the guidance of the Communications Chief. As a visual communicator, your work involves significant collaboration and cooperation within your own unit, within the Army, and within the Swedish Armed Forces.

Examples of tasks:

• Media contact during major exercises: During larger national and international exercises, you act as the media contact person. You coordinate visits, brief journalists, and ensure that the image of the operations is accurate and professional.
• Strategic and persuasive communication: You create compelling content for both internal and external channels. The purpose is to increase internal pride and strengthen the Land Warfare School's brand and recruitment power by showcasing our modern training activities.
• Production of training support: You create pedagogical, visual, film, and graphic material that instructors use to train units. You break down complex tactics into easy-to-understand visual material.
• Documentation and evaluation in all environments: Your material forms a central part of evaluations and provides units with an objective view of their performance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Post-secondary degree in visual communication, media production, journalism, or equivalent.
• Production: Very good skills in photography, video editing, and graphic design using tools such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign. Extensive experience in managing, handling, and creating engagement on social media. Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Writer: Ability to write engaging and pedagogical texts adapted for different target groups.
• Communicative skills: Experience in acting in a representative role or handling media contacts.
• Language skills: Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Driver's License B (manual transmission).

Merits:

• Drone operation: Experience operating drones for photo/video and knowledge of current regulations.
• Simulation: Experience with or interest in digital training systems and visualization in virtual environments.
• Swedish Armed Forces: Previous service or good knowledge of military operations.

Who are you?

We are looking for an unpretentious and initiative-taking team player who thrives in the contrasts between field life and technology-intensive training/simulation. You have a pedagogical drive and a natural ability to translate complex training moments into clear visual communication. As a person, you are stress-resistant and representative, allowing you to remain calm during intense exercise days and when interacting with the media. You have a commercial flair and are driven by creating compelling material that builds internal pride and attracts external interest.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Other details:

• The position is civilian.
• Employment type: Permanent with a six-month probationary period.
• Employment level: Full-time.
• Work location: Skövde.
• Start date: As agreed.
• Travel within and outside Sweden occurs. For example, the Land Warfare School's operations are divided between Skövde and Kvarn (Östergötland).

For information about the position:

Mj Björn Lahger, Acting Chief of Training Unit, [email protected], +46 730-66 75 41

For information about the recruitment process:

Emma Eklund HR, [email protected], +46 703-29 35 57

Union representatives:

• OFR/O Freddy Wozny: +46 500-46 50 00
• Försvarsförbundet Britt Dahlman: +46 500-46 50 00
• SEKO Crister Florin: +46 500-46 50 00

Please submit your application by 2026-08-09. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Land Warfare School is an Army-wide school for the development, education, and training of the Army's combat units. The Land Warfare School educates officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities.

In close collaboration with the Army Staff and other units, the Land Warfare School develops standard units, capabilities, methods, and equipment. Within the framework of the Swedish Armed Forces' growth, the Land Warfare School plays a key role in the ongoing modernization of the Army.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good work-life balance.

The Swedish Armed Forces value the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the operations. Therefore, we welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us involves placement in a security class.

Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad.

The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Every permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period, unless you are already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you proceed in the recruitment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.