INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Summer Trainee, Communications

CompanyValmet Automotive / IONCOR
LocationSalo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Communications Summer Trainee, you will assist in developing and executing communication plans and campaigns across various channels. You will also create and edit content for internal and external communications and support the coordination of internal events.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
€2,300 - €2,750
Company Size
1129
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Exceeding expectations effectively is what Valmet Automotive is famous for. We lead a new category of manufacturing solutions for fast-movers in automotive, defense, and other high-tech industrial sectors. Valmet Automotive is a trusted partner for industrializing future technologies across automotive, defence, and high-tech industrial sectors. With over 55 years of experience and continuous development in high-quality serial production, Valmet Automotive turns concepts into scalable manufacturing solutions with speed, precision, and flexibility. Driven by innovation and engineering excellence, we help customers accelerate growth and reduce time-to-market with an exceptional attention to operational performance and more sustainable solutions. Over 1,9 million vehicles produced since 1968 for leading global OEMs, including Mercedes-Benz. Carbon-neutral production since 2022, with an active path towards fully carbon-free own operations. Over 1,900 employees in 3 countries, and 1,300 employees with exceptional expertise in high-volume, high-quality manufacturing in contract manufacturing. End-to-end expertise in advanced manufacturing.
About the Role

IONCOR is an agile independent battery solutions company with Nordic roots and decades of experience as a leading partner for some of the world’s most admired brands. With a wide range of professionals in Finland and Germany, we provide modular battery products, customized solutions and contract manufacturing to energize a global energy transition. Buses, trucks, construction, material handling and agriculture are examples of categories where production volumes of equipment are lower, and end-use cases more complex and diverse, making a swift and viable transition a real challenge. This is where we come in.

We help customers master and gain maximal value out of battery technologies across the lifecycle, from early specifications and end-user support to reuse and recycling. This is how we electrify a global energy transition.

We are now looking for eager Summer Trainees to join our team. As a Summer Trainee, you can kick-start your career with gaining hands-on experience and be a part in shaping the future of battery technology.

 

Would you like to be a new member of the Marketing & Communications team?

 

Are you a creative student looking to learn more about a company’s marketing and communication practices and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment? We are looking for a Communications Summer Trainee to join our team and support diverse communication activities across multiple channels.

 

As the Communications Summer Trainee, you will have a lot of variety in your daytoday work. Your tasks will include:

 

  • Assisting in the development and execution of communication plans and campaigns across various channels (internal channels, social media, email, web, etc.).
  • Creating and editing internal and external communications content, including intranet articles, newsletters, social media posts, blog texts, and other materials.
  • Supporting the coordination and communication of internal events and initiatives.
  • Monitoring and reporting on communication activities and channel performance using analytics tools.
  • Collaborating with the digital content producer to create visually appealing communication materials and graphics.
  • Maintaining and updating internal channels and external platforms such as the company website and social media profiles.
  • Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing creative ideas to various marketing & communication projects.

 

The location of this traineeship is in Salo, with a possibility for a hybrid work model.

 

We hope you have:

 

  • Recent degree or ongoing bachelor's or master's studies in Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration 
  • Some experience in copywriting, content management, and social media  
  • Fluent spoken and written English is required, Finnish language skills are seen as a plus
  • Great teamworking skills

 

This is what we offer you:  

 

Opportunity to join an agile and innovative team dedicated to driving the global energy transition through advanced battery solutions. With our Nordic heritage and expertise, we provide the chance to work on cutting-edge projects across diverse industries, where electrification presents unique challenges, a good work–life balance and a feeling of creating something new.

 

  • Flexible working hours, and possibility for hybrid working
  • An international atmosphere, with both Finnish and English as working languages
  • Paid internship, with pay based on credits completed. Salary range is 2300-2750€/month
  • Trainee community and fun events throughout the summer
  • Employee benefits such as free access to our gyms in Salo and Uusikaupunki, occupational healthcare, lunch benefit, and various discounts at selected stores and gyms.

 

Interested, but still have questions? You can find more information about us on our website. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please do not hesitate to reach out to our HR team: talentmanagement@ioncor-batteries.com.

 

Join our team and apply by 15.2.2026 via our application tool. We look forward to receiving your application!

 

We’ll review applications after the deadline and invite selected candidates to meet the hiring manager (and possibly future teammates), either face-to-face or via Teams. We aim to keep our trainee recruitment process straightforward and transparent, and after one interview, you can expect a decision from us by the end of March.

 

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Key Skills
CopywritingContent ManagementSocial MediaCommunication PlansAnalytics ToolsTeamworkCreative Ideas
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaEnergyEnvironmental & Sustainability
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