Communication Strategist
Volvo Personvagnar Aktiebolag · Göteborg · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-08
Volvo Cars is seeking a **Communication Strategist** to join its Leader and Employee Communication team, part of the broader Communication and Public Affairs organisation. The role focuses on shaping internal news and information flows, driving employee engagement, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic direction. Core responsibilities include developing and executing multi-channel communication strategies, co-creating the global editorial calendar, and creating thought-leadership content that reinforces corporate values and strategy. The strategist also advises internal stakeholders, collaborates with business area communicators to identify compelling stories, and adopts industry trends to strengthen internal communication tools and practices. Applicants must hold a **bachelor's degree in communication, journalism or equivalent experience**, alongside a background in journalism, earned communication, or corporate communication. Proven ability to plan and deliver strategic, creative communications across multiple channels and formats while managing varied projects is essential. Fluency in both **English and Chinese**, written and spoken, is required. Prior experience within financial communication or the automotive industry is considered an advantage.
Company description:
Who are we?Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.
Job description: Let's introduce ourselves
You’ll join the Leader and Employee Communication team, part of the broader Communication and Public Affairs organisation. Together, we help leaders communicate with clarity and purpose, while ensuring employees feel informed, engaged and connected to Volvo Cars’ strategic direction.
Working closely with communication colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, we translate business priorities into clear, relevant and engaging communication, delivered through the right messages and channels.
We are a collaborative and creative team that values fresh thinking, strong relationships and communication that makes a meaningful difference. We encourage curiosity, bold ideas and new ways of working, and foster an international culture where people are united by a shared purpose.
What you'll do
You will create communications content and execute communication strategies in line with established communication policies. You will follow communication plans and share company information through a combination of channels.
People who make a difference are the driving force that has built one of the most recognisable brands in the world. We are looking for change makers who think about communication opportunities in exciting and different ways, creative and critical thinkers who want to make a difference with us at Volvo Cars.
In this role, you will:
- Shape the news and information flow within Volvo Cars, driving employee engagement and strategic alignment and encouraging employees to become proactive brand ambassadors.
- Develop multi-channel communication strategies around news-based stories and see them through to execution.
- Develop thought-leadership positions that strengthen employee engagement and the Volvo Cars brand.
- Drive the development and consistent implementation of stories and messages that support our corporate strategy and core values across communication channels globally.
- Collaborate with business area communication teams to identify and develop relevant news-based stories from across the company.
- Co-create the editorial calendar across communication channels.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and provide high-level communication guidance.
- Contribute to developing our employee communication capabilities by keeping up with trends and best practices from other industries and implementing working methods and tools that strengthen employee engagement.
What you'll bring
We are looking for a social, passionate and creative communications professional with experience in developing and delivering engaging and motivating communication strategies. You have deep experience in earned communication and/or journalism and the ability to utilise different channels to support desired business outcomes. You thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment and are comfortable adapting to changing business priorities. You combine your natural interest in creating innovative communication with an ability to identify the right channel for different stories.
- BA / BSc in communication, journalism or equivalent experience
- A strategic and creative approach to communication planning, with an ability to manage a range of projects, balancing quality and speed
- Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English and Chinese, both verbal and written
- Experience working across different communication channels and formats.
- Strong ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders and internal colleagues.
- Experience in journalism, earned communication or corporate communication.
- Experience from the automotive industry and/or financial communication is considered an advantage.
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