Corporate Public and media relations manager

Scania genomgår nu en transformation från att vara en leverantör av lastbilar, bussar och motorer till en leverantör av kompletta och hållbara transportlösningar.

There has never been a more interesting time to work in the transport industry. Parallel trends are driving shifts within technology and business models towards electric and autonomous vehicles, with the underlying and constant focus on sustainability. When you join the Scania family you are part of shaping this exciting journey. You are valued for the perspective you bring, the skills you have and who you are as an individual. Are you interested?

The company and the team

Scania’s purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system. To this end, our company is undergoing a radical transformation from being a global traditional truck manufacturer to becoming a championing provider of complete sustainable transport solutions. Corporate communication is growing in importance for Scania and plays a key role towards stakeholders both internally and externally to catalyse this change.

What’s the opportunity?

As a Corporate Public and Media Relations manager you are part of the Corporate Communications team. It’s the team that drives internal and external communications for Scania Group.

You will be part of building up a small Corporate Public and Media Relations function, responsible for and interacting with international media outlets as well as Swedish media and other external audiences. Scania being a large employer in Sweden, Swedish media continues to be very important, at the same time as international business media is essential for Scania’s global presence. The role requires that you both speak and write Swedish and English proficiently and an established network of media stakeholders is a benefit.

The role will drive and develop Scania’s corporate public and media relations strategies, tactics, messages and activities with the purpose to proactively engage and position Scania in the media space and other external platforms. The Corporate Public and Media Relations manager is part of a team that runs day-to-day external communications activities as well as specific projects, spokesperson support and training.

The team is based at the Head Office in Södertälje outside Stockholm.

What will you be doing?


• Planning and preparing communications activities
• Building and maintaining relationship with journalists and other stakeholders
• Managing incoming requests from journalists
• Supporting Scania spokespersons
• Preparing and facilitating interviews
• Act as a media spokesperson for Scania on diverse topics.
• Advisor to colleagues in the global Scania family and the Traton Group.
• Operational media monitoring

 What are we looking for in a successful profile?


• A mix of a strategic, tactical and operational capability
• Mindset open to drive transformation
• Basic understanding in business financials preferred but not required
• On own initiative, work with and analyse Scania’s corporate media activation
• Strong networking capabilities to build and maintain excellent relationships with journalists and other external target audiences
• Good ability to collaborate with spokespersons, both experts and executives
• Understanding and knowledge in news media and digital publishing channels
• Pro-active and trusted communication advisor 


• Hit the ground running with public or media relations experience of 6-10 years
• University degree or equivalent
• Excellent skills in English and Swedish, spoken and written

Why should you apply?

You fit the profile and want to join a big company with a small family company spirit. You want to have personal and professional development opportunities, a mix of onsite- and remote work and a dynamic and inclusive work culture. We offer benefits including personnel car, bonus, occupational pension, flexible working hours, lunch at a reduced price, and if you live in Stockholm, there is a direct bus service between Stockholm and Södertälje, the Scania Job Express. Above all, we offer you a unique opportunity to contribute positively to Scania’s purpose to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system.

Want to know more?

If you have any questions or simply want to have a dialogue, don’t hesitate to contact the recruiting manager: Karin Hallstan karin.hallstan@scania.com, Head of Corporate Communications

How do you apply?

Your application shall include personal letter and CV as well as copies of any relevant certificates.

Please note that the processing of applications will start after Swedish vacation period.

We look forward to your application!

 

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, we delivered 66,900 trucks, 5,200 buses as well as 11,000 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 125 billion, of which over 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 50,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com.