About this role
Educational Qualifications and experience Bachelor’s Degree in related field or similar experience. Critical Competencies Hands-on approach, capable of quickly switching between strategic thinking and operational work. Pay attention to important details Crafty in follow-up Excellent people and teamwork skills. Strong capacity to build networks in a multicultural, global environment and to influence others to make things happen Proficiency in digital communication and digital channel development Ability to work as a trusted and respected advisor and communication coach to senior leaders. You are not easily intimidated but know where and when to compromise Solid planner and great project management skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Self-starter Fluent in English The Volvo Group is, as the largest company in Sweden with operations in more than 190 countries and appr. 100 000 employees, of great interest for many stakeholders all over the world. As we are transforming ourselves, and the transport industry, there are a lot of good story’s to be told, and some question marks to be straightened out. Media has a natural interest in what’s going on, and I’m looking for a colleague to help me explain that to journalist, wherever on the globe they might be. You are probably at the beginning of your career wanting to take next step. You enjoy to be thrown into a broad variety of issues, and don’t shy away of going the extra mile to get the job done. You handle stress and uncertainty in a good way and you pay attention to detail. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Media Relations, you will be part of the global Group Communications team and work in close cooperation with Business Areas in order to develop, deliver and evaluate efficient media relations, communications & PR plans and tactics. You understand the importance of measuring and follow-up media relation activities in order to provide metrics supporting us on the journey with continuous improvements. Key responsibilities Media relations: Create, execute and participate in media relation activities created by you and the Volvo Group Communication teams. Prepare spokespersons and/or at times be the Volvo Group media spokesperson, develop communication assets and follow up on activities. Coordination: Coordinate deliverables with Group Corporate Communication and Business Areas Communication teams. Monitoring: Keep abreast of developments in the PR field to improve the communication strategies, measuring the impact of media relation activities. For more info please contact Claes Eliasson, SVP Media Relations, +46 313223935 The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta. The function is responsible for group-wide communication, driving development of the Group's brands and the overall direction in corporate responsibility. Group communication supports all companies in the Group as a center of excellence within the above mentioned areas. With Volvo Group Communication you will be part of a global and diverse team who works with passion, trust in each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We shape the dialogue to drive business success.