Communication Strategist Safety

Let's introduce ourselves

Safety is in the DNA of Volvo Cars since the brand was born. As a pioneer and leader in automotive safety, Volvo Cars has invented many of the most important safety innovations in the past century and has been sharing its knowledge from real-world research with the entire industry, with the aim to make roads safer for everyone.
 

Building on our strong safety heritage, Volvo Cars is leading the way to a new era of safety with advanced human-centric technologies in its next generation cars – to not only keeping people safe but also helping them feel safe in their everyday journeys.

Now you have an opportunity to be part of this exciting journey and share Volvo’s safety stories with the world.

What you'll do

As a strategist you will lead safety communication in the product and tech comms team consisting of highly competent communication professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Your role will involve developing and implementing safety communication strategies to audiences ranging from media, consumers, influencers, investors, analysts, employees, potential future hires, and Volvo fans to drive brand reputation and business growth.  You will take initiative to find and craft compelling stories, build the safety narratives and create written and visual content by working closely with the key experts and partners of the company.
 

In this role you will also lead project-based teams from start to finish, in collaboration with the wider communication, marketing, and brand community and with colleagues from across the business and markets around the globe. Furthermore, you will be the safety communications lead supporting product launches and major events from strategic planning to execution. You will be part of the global product and tech communications team, working closely with our central PR team and markets to help address safety-related questions from media and other key stakeholders.

What you'll bring

You have a passion for the Volvo Cars brand and safety technologies. As a progressive communicator, you are eager to innovate and try creative approaches to elevate the brand’s safety leadership. You have a nose for identifying newsworthy stories and crafting them into compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences.
 

As a strategic thinker and problem solver with a positive mindset, you are adept at navigating complexity in a fast-paced environment. Your proactive nature and strong collaboration and project management skills make you a valuable team player. Self-motivated and inherently curious about global happenings, you place your efforts into a broader context. You understand the importance of building trust for the brand over time through trustworthy communication founded in facts.

Preferred skills:
•    Minimum 5 years of professional experience in PR/communications at a global level.
•    Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or Journalism, or equivalent work experience.
•    Strong personal interest and/or background in safety and tech will prove very valuable.