Marketing Director (Maternity Leave Substitute)

Salary Competitive

Are you the creative, proactive marketing expert that has a passion for all things related to marketing? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Marketing Director to join our team as a maternity leave substitute. You will be given the opportunity to lead all our marketing activities across our brands. 

We are currently working with partner schools all around the world, with new schools opening soon in Brazil, USA, and the Middle East. In addition to managing co-branding efforts with our partner schools, you will play a key role in increasing the international brand awareness of our EdTech products.

This position is a fixed-term substitute contract, lasting until at least 06/2023. Permanent employment may be possible after the fixed-term contract.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Ensuring that brand identity and voice are aligned across all platforms and communications

  • Creating visual content for social media, website, presentations, newsletters, and more

  • Writing professional content in English for various target groups and markets

  • Managing our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube), website, and paid advertising

  • Managing our network of marketing freelancers

  • Assisting our partner schools in co-branding and marketing activities, including organizing marketing workshops in English

  • Organizing virtual events and coordinating tradeshow participations

  • Assisting colleagues in preparing brand aligned Microsoft365 documents, presentations, and more


The ideal candidate has:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing

  • 5+ years of experience working in a marketing role or similar

  • Native or fluent written and oral English

  • Vast experience in creating engaging written content in English for social media, blog posts, newsletters, and more

  • Excellent visual eye and experience creating visuals for different platforms

  • Experience using various social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

  • Experience with paid advertising platforms such as Facebook Ads Manager and Google Ads

  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time, while meeting deadlines

  • A proactive mindset and problem-solving skills


It would be a plus if you also have experience using:

  • Squarespace

  • SEO/SEM

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Canva

  • Google Analytics, Search Console, Tag Manager


What we offer you:

  • A chance to be a part of our journey to transform current systems of education internationally. We are scaling fast and making an impact in the lives of students, teachers, leaders, and families all around the world.

  • International work environment where teamwork is highly valued

  • Flexible work hours with remote days allowed

  • An office with a view, located above the Keilaniemi metro station


How to apply?

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV and cover letter by April 21st.

We will be processing applications during the application period and schedule interviews during the month of April. Ideally, the candidate will be able to join our team in May.

Employment type: Full-time, fixed-term contract, based at our HQ in Espoo, Finland.

For more information or questions please contact us at emilia.patrolorentz@newnordic.school

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Near public transit
Near public transit

Gym access
Gym access

Work life balance
Work life balance

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Healthcare insurance
Healthcare insurance

New tech gear
New tech gear

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Working at
New Nordic Schools

New Nordic Schools is on a mission to transform current systems of education. Our K-12 educational system empowers all students to explore their natural creativity, discover their true passions, and shape their own future. Renowned Finnish education is integrated with best pedagogical practices from around the world to provide a personalized, purposeful, and locally relevant system. Our educational system is brought to new and existing schools worldwide along with educational consultancy services and the Nordic Learning Platform – a complete hybrid learning solution for schools, teachers, and students.

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