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Yle as a company

This is Yle

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Yle is Finland’s own public service broadcasting company. Yle’s purpose is to increase our understanding of each other and the world, and strengthen Finnish society and culture.

Yle reports what is happening in Finland and around the world and brings Finns together with content that entertains and helps them gain new insights.

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Learn more about Yle and our ways of working

What is Yle’s public service?

Yle is a public service media company. What is public service, and why do public broadcasting companies exist? What does the Act on Yleisradio Oy say about Yle’s duty? Explore Yle’s public service duty.

Yle turns 100 years

The anniversary theme highlights Finns’ shared moments. The focus is on people and the sense of togetherness. Read how Yle celebrates its centenary.

Yle’s strategy – For all of us, for each of us

The implementation of the public service mission is guided by Yle’s strategy. At the same time, the strategy steers Yle towards the next hundred years of public service media. Explore Yle’s strategy.

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Sustainability at Yle

As a company funded by taxes, Yle pays special attention to the sustainability of its content and productions, responsible financial management, and responsible actions as a media house, employer, and partner. Read more about Yle’s responsible operations.

Operating principles

Yle’s operations and content production are guided by various laws, ethical and journalistic principles, and social responsibility. Learn more about Yle’s operating principles.

Accessibility of content and services

Yle’s duty is to provide programming for minority and special groups. Yle supports equal opportunities for all members of society to participate and pays attention to the accessibility of its content and services. Read more about Yle’s accessibility.

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Yle’s personnel

Yle employs professionals from journalists to coders, from clarinet players to engineers. We are present in Finns’ everyday lives and celebrations, and we make the whole of Finland visible. Find out more about Yle’s personnel and see open positions.

Administration

Yle’s governing bodies include the Administrative Council, the Board of Directors, the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and Management Group, and the Annual General Meeting. Learn about Yle’s administration and organisation.

Finance

Yle’s operations are funded by an appropriation from the Yle tax revenue, which we use responsibly to fulfil Yle’s statutory duty. Read about Yle’s finances and the Yle tax.

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Cooperation with Yle

Yle works in diverse cooperation with various actors. Collaboration with Yle can include content, events or campaigns, or a service or goods acquired by Yle. Learn more about Yle’s cooperation.

Yle’s annual reports

The annual reports provide information about Yle’s significance to Finns, fulfilment of the public service duty, personnel, and finances. Explore Yle’s operations in different years through the annual reports.

Latest in Yle

What is happening at Yle as a company right now? On our company pages, you will find press releases, perspectives, and other current topics. Read the latest company news on Yle’s company pages.