We are people who want to make a difference.
Everything we do starts with people. It’s what makes us different from all other car companies. If you share our belief in the power of people and our passion for human-centric innovation, you will thrive together with brilliant, like-minded colleagues who are committed to making a true difference?
Communications Intern
Mahwah, NJ
What we are looking for:
The Volvo Car USA Communications team is in search of an intern to provide hands-on support to help us promote the company’s business, values, products, and technologies with the media, consumers, business partners, employees, and other stakeholders, while monitoring for negative media coverage and other business threats. In addition, this team member will also help support VCUSA events internally and externally as well as our press fleet.
A day in the life:
- Monitor media coverage
- Manage and compile media lists
- Create external press materials such as press releases and creative pitches
- Draft internal communications materials
- Assist with event planning for internal and external events
- Support content creation for LinkedIn and internal Instagram
What you will bring to Volvo:
- Pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or other related fields
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and PR tools (i.e., Cision)
- Excellent communication, writing, presentation, and organizational skills
- Outgoing personality with a positive thinking attitude
- Licensed US driver with a clean driving record
- Able to commute to the Mahwah HQ (~4 days/week)
You might also have:
- 1 year of work experience in a related field is a plus
- Interest in cars and the automotive industry is a plus
In order to be considered for this program, you need to be currently enrolled in a related Undergraduate degree program as a rising, Junior, Senior or anticipate graduating within the calendar year. Program is set to begin early June 2024.
Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.