Communications Specialist

Role Summary:

Brief summary which describes nature and level of work The Workforce Communications & Engagement Summer Associate is a paid, fixed-term contract role supporting Volkswagen s Workforce Communications team with tactical content, measurement, and event/engagement execution. This position is designed for a current college student or recent graduate and provides hands-on experience supporting internal communications for the Chattanooga plant workforce. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, organized, detail-oriented, curious, and comfortable learning new tools and processes quickly.

Role Term:

Target start May 2026; no later than June 1 through September (Flexible September end-date)

Role Responsibilities:

List essential functions in order of importance; include percentage of time spent performing each function (total should equal 100%) Content & Channel Support (45%) Draft, proofread, and format short updates for internal channels using provided templates and guidance (SharePoint intranet, email distribution platform, digital signage, Teams posts/messages as applicable). Publish or schedule content (as assigned) and help keep intranet pages and channel libraries organized and current. Support basic asset management (photo selection, file naming, version control) and maintain shared folders. Gather content inputs internally (notes, photos, request details) and route drafts for review/approval. Measurement & Reporting (25%) Pull engagement metrics from internal tools (e.g., intranet page views, email opens/clicks, digital signage metrics where available) and maintain weekly/monthly trackers. Build simple charts/tables in Excel/PowerPoint for regular reporting. Flag patterns and data-quality issues (broken links, outdated pages, inconsistent tagging) to the team. Event & Engagement Support (30%) Support internal plant engagement/event logistics (checklists, signage drafts, print requests, room/space details) as assigned. Help prepare materials (run-of-show drafts, attendee lists, formatting of internal talking points) for workforce communications and engagement activities. Provide day-of support as assigned (set-up coordination, photo capture, post-event recap notes).