Head of Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +7 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance and support for the development of campaigns through narratives and communication strategies.

• Collaborate with campaigners and the social media manager to oversee or create complementary content, including reactive posts, videos, and campaign materials.

• Coordinate with media contacts and external agencies to enhance campaign visibility across European and national media platforms.

• Establish partnerships with influencers, creators, and independent activists.

• Enhance campaigners’ storytelling abilities and identify engaging storytelling opportunities.

• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists.

• Create press releases and briefings.

• Keep an up-to-date and accurate media database for priority countries.

• Manage and refresh the organization's social media presence.

• Supervise and mentor a social media manager.

• Track the news cycle and social media performance to spot opportunities.

• Define measures for communication success, including social media KPIs, and oversee activities to achieve them.

• Provide counsel to senior leadership on communications and reputational matters, including crisis communications.

• Ensure consistency in messaging and tone across all public communications.

• Undertake additional duties outside the standard role as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in English.

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.

• Capability to translate complex policy or campaign issues into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

• Skilled in writing inspiring, clear, and impactful content in English.

• Experience in media relations, influencer partnerships, or content creation.

• Proven ability to engage new audiences through various communication channels.

• Competence in utilizing audience insights to shape communication strategies.

• Data-driven and results-focused approach.

• Ability to test, learn, and continuously enhance content and communication strategies.

• Experience in designing and delivering effective training programs.

• Commitment to fostering systemic change in Europe, aligned with values of solidarity, sustainability, justice, and democracy.

• Willingness to travel within Europe as needed, at least three times a year.

• Applications must be submitted in English.

• Must reside in a country where WeMove Europe operates.

• Familiarity with a digital-first campaign model is advantageous.

• Recent experience in video storytelling is a plus.

• Line management experience is beneficial but not essential.

• Knowledge of the Brussels press landscape and national media is a plus.

• Proficiency in other European languages is an added advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time (5 days a week) or optional part-time (4 days a week, with a pro-rata salary adjustment).

• Home office setup.

• Choice of co-working space.

• 30 vacation days.

• Training opportunities.

• Professional development support.

• Regular team meetings.

• Full-week in-person retreat with the entire team.

• Remote-first work across borders and time zones.