About
Hi there!
I am Riikka — I have ten years of experience in news reporting, crisis communication, advocacy work, PR, and academic research. I believe that through mindful communication, we can bridge the foremost ideas of our time with the materialization of a better tomorrow.
WORK EXPERIENCE
For me, communication is the key to a better understanding of the world, and I believe it is the most sustainable and effective way to leverage the changes the world desperately needs right now.
Helsingin Sanomat Newspaper
I worked at the news desk of the Nordics biggest daily newspaper, writing, editing, and publishing articles on the HS.fi website and social media, as well as coordinating urgent breaking news events.
International Press Institute in Vienna
I did daily media monitoring, reporting on global press freedom issues through statements and feature articles, and participated in international advocacy meetings and delegations on press freedom.
Worlds of Journalism Study / University of Jyväskylä
2022-2023 (10 months)
In the global Worlds of Journalism Study project, I planned and carried out research interviews, analyzed research material, assisted with report writing, and updated the project website.
Keskisuomalainen and Lapin Kansa Newspapers
Across several positions throughout my studies, I was writing, planning, editing, publishing, photographing and designing articles for arts and culture departments and news desks.