Communications Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Lead the implementation of Change.org’s initiatives in Italy.

• Develop and refine brand and media strategies tailored for Italy.

• Propel impactful storytelling alongside media and social engagement efforts.

• Foster relationships within civil society and political arenas.

• Identify, support, and advance significant people-power campaign moments.

• Enhance recognition of Change.org and its platform campaigns among media and key decision-makers.

• Execute a global media strategy focused on owned and earned channels.

• Establish and implement a national media strategy to secure premier coverage across various political viewpoints.

• Detect and promote petition opportunities via social media.

• Manage and expand networks with editors, producers, journalists, decision-makers, politicians, civic organizations, and influencers.

• Maintain a campaign portfolio that aligns with brand values and ideological diversity.

• Collaborate with functional leads on global brand strategy, departmental objectives, and culture.

• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing communications teams.

• Utilize insights, performance metrics, and AI tools for campaign planning, pitching, and adaptation.

• Create systems and tools, including testing frameworks and lightweight automation solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in media, communications, branding, public relations, or campaigning.

• Proven experience leading communications in a mission-driven, social impact, or journalism environment.

• In-depth understanding of diverse audience segments and their needs within Italy.

• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of conservative and progressive media landscapes in Italy.

• Established connections with influential journalists, social media figures, civil society representatives, officials, and politicians.

• A high-trust network that includes senior editors, executive producers, and prominent journalists.

• Demonstrated ability to mobilize networks to achieve significant media coverage.

• Extensive skills in executive, corporate, and crisis communication, both written and verbal.

• Capability to influence diverse audiences, internal leadership, and global media platforms.

• Competence in driving strategic alignment among cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

• A strategic mindset with innovative ideas for digital campaigning.

• Willingness to support policy-compliant campaigns across varying perspectives.

• Capacity to work independently and complete projects with minimal oversight.

• Experience utilizing insights, performance data, and AI tools.

• Ability to establish systems such as testing frameworks and lightweight automation.

• Proven track record in recruiting, building, and leading high-performing teams.

• Established communications leadership in a mission-driven, social impact, or journalism context.

• History of shaping media narratives and engaging with leading, agenda-setting outlets.

• Success in securing and maintaining high-profile media coverage.

• Experience managing social media channels for a brand, company, or organization.

• Background in leading and mentoring high-performing communications teams.

• Proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level.

• Resumes and application responses should be submitted in English.

• Must address work authorization or sponsorship requirements for employment in Italy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits and perks vary based on location.

• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Data protection in accordance with Change.org’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy.