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AI Developer Trainee (B2B)

1/25/2026

The AI Developer Trainee will support media sales and marketing in designing and developing AI use cases. They will also participate in improving B2B AI development practices and evaluating technology choices.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Sanoma Media Finland on Suomen suurin kaupallinen mediatalo. Teemme luotettavaa ja kiinnostavaa journalismia, elämyksellistä viihdettä ja vaikuttavia markkinointiratkaisuja. Olemme mukana ihmisten arjessa ja juhlassa, vaikutamme valintoihin ja käsitykseen maailmasta, autamme yrityksiä menestymään. Sillä on merkitystä. Meillä on isot, kaikkien tuntemat mediabrändit ja joukko maan suurimpia digipalveluja. Sanoman mediat tavoittavat 97 % suomalaisista joka viikko. Sanomalla työtä tehdään asiakas edellä, datan pohjalta, fiksusti, vastuullisesti ja yhdessä. Meillä jokaisella on tilaa kehittyä, toimia ja olla oma itsensä. Arjen käytännöt joustavat ja niitä kehitetään jatkuvasti. Tähtäämme korkealle ja teemme tosissaan, mutta töissä on myös hauskaa. Työkavereina on alan parhaat tekijät: luovia kykyjä, huippuasiantuntijoita, kehuttuja esihenkilöitä ja ylipäätään poikkeuksellisen kivoja ihmisiä. Työ Sanomalla näkyy, kuuluu, herättää tunteita, vaikuttaa ja saa aikaan keskustelua. Onko sulla #sanomista? Sanoma Media Finland on osa Sanomaa. Sanoma on kuluttajamedian ja oppimisen eurooppalainen edelläkävijä.
About the Role

“When the world changes, you can watch from the sidelines — or be part of the change.”

Sanoma Media Finland is Finland’s largest commercial media company. We create reliable and engaging journalism, immersive entertainment, and impactful marketing solutions. We are part of people’s everyday lives and celebrations, influence choices and perceptions of the world, and help companies succeed. That matters.

We have major, well-known media brands and a portfolio of some of the country’s largest digital services. Now we are looking for the digital talents of the future to join the 2026 Sanoma Media Trainee Programme.

The Sanoma Media Trainee Programme is an eight-month programme that combines development work as part of an expert team, joint learning sessions, a personal learning plan, and a community of fellow trainees, committed leadership, and professionals from different fields.

AI Developer
The AI Developer Trainee works in the B2B unit developing AI applications for digital marketing and media sales in the media industry. During the program, the trainee’s tasks may vary, but will mainly consist of the following two areas:
  • Supporting media sales and marketing in the design, development, and productionization of AI use cases together with developers and other experts
  • Participating in improving B2B AI development practices and evaluating technology choices
The exact responsibilities will be defined in the spring based on the selected candidate’s skill profile and the current project situation. The trainee will work in the field of digital media sales and marketing as part of the Digital & AI Transformation team. Throughout the 8-month trainee period, the trainee will receive support through mentoring.

What we offer
  • A 8-month paid trainee program
  • A front-row seat to AI development at the core of a leading media company
  • An exciting business environment to apply AI solutions: Finland’s leading media brands, with millions of consumers and tens of thousands of business customers
  • Access to the latest AI and data tools
  • Interesting projects and the opportunity to deepen your skills in developing digital platforms in a challenging and fast-evolving media industry
  • An open culture and expert teams that support your growth
  • A modern work environment in central Helsinki and a hybrid work model
  • Stellar work benefits (e.g. sports and culture benefit, lunch benefit, occupational healthcare, employee product benefits)

What we are looking for
  • Students in the final stages of their studies or recent graduates in a relevant field
  • Interest in B2B sales and marketing, or background in the area
  • Understanding of how AI can be applied in business contexts
  • Educational background in IT, either from a programming, theoretical, or business perspective
  • Previous AI experience from work, studies, or personal projects is considered an advantage
  • Good communication skills in both English and Finnish
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Motivation and ability to quickly learn new technologies

All positions are based in Finland. Applicants must have a valid work permit and a registered address in Finland.

If you recognize yourself in this role and are interested, please apply as soon as possible, but no later than February 12, 2026, by completing the online application form. For further information, please contact Thomas Arento (thomas.arento@sanoma.com).
We review applications during the application period and will proceed in the recruitment process as soon as suitable candidates are identified. We look forward to receiving your application!

Tech and Data, Sanoma Media Finland

Sanoma Media Finland is the leading Finnish cross-media company and a forerunner in the digital transformation of media. Our brands deliver relevant, inspiring and captivating content across media channels and reach almost every Finn every week. Our Tech&Data organisation is operating at the very heart of the fast-paced media world. We have 180 experts of IT and data based in different cities in Finland.

We develop digital services and create Innovations for Helsingin Sanomat, the leading daily newspaper in Scandinavia, Ilta-Sanomat, the market leader in digital and mobile news, regional media Aamulehti, Satakunnan Kansa and a large number of local and regional newspapers as well as beloved lifestyle brands. Nelonen Media is the leading entertainment house with an extensive video, audio and event portfolio.

We have an open culture and have flexible hybrid working model. You can develop your know-how with versatile responsibilities and our wide education opportunities. Our workplaces are located in the heart of Helsinki and Tampere. We give everyone room to work, develop, and be themselves. Everyday practices are flexible and we want to continuously improve. We aim high and do our best, but we also have fun at work. We work towards a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace.

Our mission is to offer Finnish media content also to next generations.

Location: Töölönlahdenkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki

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Key Skills
AI ApplicationsDigital MarketingMedia SalesB2B SalesTeamworkCollaborationCommunication SkillsLearning New Technologies
Categories
TechnologyCreative & MediaSalesMarketingData & Analytics
Benefits
Sports And Culture BenefitLunch BenefitOccupational HealthcareEmployee Product Benefits
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