Yle’s journalist Rosa Kettumäki unexpectedly interviewed Sanna Marin – ended up in a difficult situation
Rosa Kettumäki faced a challenging situation during an interview with Sanna Marin, reflecting on an incident from her past that sparked national attention.
Rosa Kettumäki, who was a young journalist with Yle back in 2011, found herself in a difficult situation when her interview with former Prime Minister Sanna Marin brought back memories of her earlier encounter with Risto Räikkönen, the CEO of Linnanmäki amusement park. At that time, Kettumäki was investigating the dissatisfaction of amusement park employees regarding their wages and working conditions. The interview with Räikkönen was tense, leading to a national uproar when it was featured in a report, forcing Kettumäki to navigate the media landscape unexpectedly.
Looking back 14 years later, Kettumäki shared her surprise and fear of having done something wrong during her initial report, a sentiment that many young journalists often encounter when they challenge authority figures. Contrary to her fears, she received overwhelming support from various sectors, which highlighted the importance of discussing working conditions for young employees. The incident eventually influenced discussions in the Ministry of Labour and garnered attention in editorial pieces, making it a significant moment in Finnish media and labor relations.
Kettumäki reflects humorously on the power of youth voices in the media, and how her initial concerns led to productive discourse. The perception of young people's issues being raised in the public sphere was powerfully evidenced through the unexpected repercussions of her curiosity and journalistic endeavors, making it a formative experience in her career and for the broader discussion on labor rights in Finland.