Maija Saanio

Maija Saanio has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. Maija began as a freelance worker for Haapavesi-lehti in 2002 before moving on to work at various roles in Sanomalehti Ilkka Oy from 2004 to 2010. While at Sanomalehti Ilkka Oy, they worked as a Uutistoimittaja, a Käsittelijä, a Tuottaja, and a Liitetuottaja. Maija also had responsibilities as a Päivädeskin vastaava and a Kesätoimittaja.

In 2010, Maija transitioned to I-Mediat Oy where they held the roles of Uutistoimittaja, Vs. verkko- ja mobiilituottaja, and Development Manager at Ilkka. Their responsibilities at I-Mediat Oy included managing website development, cooperating with the online and mobile business unit, and conducting training sessions on the new publishing system.

Most recently, starting in 2022, they returned to Ilkka as a Development Manager.

Maija Saanio has a diverse educational background. Maija attended Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu from 2011 to 2015, where they obtained a degree in Agrologi (amk) with a focus on Maatalousyrityksen liiketoiminta (agricultural business). Prior to that, they studied at Oulun seudun ammattikorkeakoulu from 2004 to 2008, earning a degree in Medianomi specializing in journalism. Before their time at Oulun seudun ammattikorkeakoulu, Maija attended Haapavesi-opisto from 2002 to 2003, where they pursued Medialinja (media studies), although the specific field of study is not mentioned. Finally, they completed their secondary education at Isonkyrön lukio from 1999 to 2002, graduating as a Ylioppilas (high school graduate).