Communications Manager

Change.org

Communications Manager leading Change.org’s Italian media strategy and civic campaign storytelling. Building influential media networks and amplifying petitions across diverse political audiences.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇹 ItalySeniorLead💰 €64,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading communications strategies within mission-driven contexts, with a strong focus on media engagement, brand strategy, and campaign execution. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams while leveraging insights and performance data to drive impactful storytelling and media coverage.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience In Media And CommunicationsProven Ability To Mobilize NetworksExtensive Executive Communication SkillsExperience Managing Social Media ChannelsEnglish Proficiency At Minimum B2

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Hard Skills

Campaign ExecutionMedia Strategy DevelopmentCrisis CommunicationDigital CampaigningPerformance Data AnalysisSocial Media ManagementInfluence Across Diverse AudiencesTeam LeadershipStrategic AlignmentNarrative Shaping

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingAutonomous WorkInnovative ThinkingMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsTesting FrameworksLightweight Automations

Industry Keywords

Social ImpactPublic RelationsJournalismCivil SocietyPolitical Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of Change.org’s presence in Italy
Shape brand and media strategy for Italy
Drive high-impact storytelling and media and social engagement
Build relationships across civil society and political circles
Identify, support, and drive major people-power campaign moments
Increase awareness of Change.org and platform campaigns among media and decision-makers
Implement global owned and earned media strategy
Set and deliver a national media strategy securing top-tier coverage across political perspectives
Identify and amplify petition opportunities on social media
Oversee and grow relationships with editors, producers, journalists, decision-makers, politicians, civic organisations, and influencers
Maintain a campaign portfolio aligned with brand principles and ideological diversity
Collaborate with functional leads on global brand strategy, department strategy, goals, and culture
Recruit, build, and lead high-performing communications teams
Use insights, performance data, and AI tools to plan, pitch, and adapt campaigns
Build systems and tools, including testing frameworks and lightweight automations

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience across media, communications, brand, public relations, or campaigning
Experience leading communications in a mission-driven, social impact, or journalism context
Deep understanding of diverse audience segments and their needs in Italy
Deep and current understanding of conservative and progressive media landscapes in Italy
Existing connections with key journalists, influencers, civil society representatives, officials, and politicians
High-trust network of senior editors, executive producers, and influential journalists
Proven ability to mobilize networks to secure high-impact coverage
Extensive executive, corporate, and crisis communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to influence diverse audiences, internal leadership, and global media
Ability to drive strategic alignment across cross-functional teams and external partners
Strategic mindset and innovative digital campaigning ideas
Willingness to support policy-compliant campaigns across differing viewpoints
Ability to work autonomously and complete projects with minimal supervision
Experience using insight, performance data, and AI tools
Ability to build systems such as testing frameworks or lightweight automations
Proven ability to recruit, build, and lead high-performing teams
Proven communications leadership in a mission-driven, social impact, or journalism context
Track record shaping media narratives and engaging top-tier, agenda-setting outlets
Success securing and sustaining high-profile media coverage
Experience managing social media channels for a brand, company, or organization
History leading and mentoring high-performing communications teams
English proficiency at minimum B2
Resumes and application responses must be submitted in English
Must address work authorization or sponsorship requirements for employment in Italy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits and perks vary based on location
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process
Equal opportunity employer
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