SSAB is looking for a proactive External Communications Specialist to strengthen their External Communication & Brand team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in the career who wants to grow fast, learn from an experienced team, and work hands-on with media relations, content creation, and external communication.

**About the Role as External Communications Specialist**

You will lead SSAB’s media relations in Sweden, produce high-quality written materials, and manage both proactive and reactive communication. You will build relationships with journalists, support spokespersons, and contribute to communication about SSAB’s business and transformation agenda.

**Your key responsibilities will include**

- Manage media relations and PR activities with a high level of service
- Write press releases, statements, and key messages
- Handle incoming media inquiries
- Proactively reach out to journalists and maintain media relationships
- Support spokesperson training and prepare briefing materials
- Be a member of crisis communications teams
- Create presentations and content for senior leaders
- Join site visits and media activities

**Your profile**

We’re looking for a self‑motivated and confident person with strong social skills who enjoys working collaboratively. You work efficiently, remain flexible and organized, and feel comfortable taking on both strategic and hands‑on tasks. You stay calm under time pressure and are eager to learn how to support the team in fast‑moving or crisis situations.

**Your experience**

- Bachelor’s degree
- 3–5 years of experience in external communications, media relations, and/or business journalism, preferably from working in a global, publicly listed company
- Good media contacts and understanding of Swedish media
- Excellent writing skills in English and Swedish

**Application**
This full-time, permanent on-site position, based in Stockholm (HQ).

Please apply through the “Apply for this job” button, upload your CV, and answer some questions. We do not want a cover letter and due to the GDPR, we can’t accept applications through email.

Please contact Christina Nerpin, Executive search/Senior recruitment consultant, christina.nerpin@hammerhanborg.com, if you have any questions.

We look forward to receiving your application!

**About SSAB**
SSAB is a global leader in premium steels, shaping a stronger, lighter, and more sustainable world. With high-strength and advanced steels, pioneering decarbonized offerings, and value-add services, we deliver unique customer value and accelerate customer competitiveness worldwide. A steelmaker since 1878, our teams in more than 50 countries set the standard for industry‑leading performance. SSAB operates steel mills in Sweden, Finland, and the United States and is leading the transformation of the industry - dramatically reducing emissions from our own production.

**Our offer**
At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance.

*At Hammer & Hanborg we make a difference between being competent and being the right person for a job. Competence is much more than a CV and we always match candidates based on potential, values and motivation. We think it’s important that it’s fun to work and we believe in collaboration based on trust and mutual respect. We strive to always encourage and challenge both ourselves and our clients to have the courage to develop and make change happen. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion are strengths and welcome all applicants. Together we create future professional life. You are welcome to join us. Please read more:* *hammerhanborg.com*

Hammer & Hanborg by Jurek is a member of Diversity Charter Sweden who works for a world where different ideas, knowledge, experiences, and competence count, where difference is a resource.