[Hiring] Communications Manager @Change.org

Role Description

Change.org is searching for a Communications Manager to lead the execution of Change.org’s presence in Italy. Reporting to our Regional Director, you'll shape our brand and media strategy here, driving high-impact storytelling and top-tier media and social engagement. You'll also build out a network of influential relationships across civil society and politics, from progressive to conservative circles alike.

As a key member of Change.org’s Communications Team, you'll bring genuine fluency in engaging audiences and media across the political spectrum — including real experience with conservative outlets and institutions — to support campaigns that make waves in the media, shape public discourse, and drive awareness, adoption, and affinity for the platform.

Key Outcomes:

• Consistently identify, support, and drive the biggest people power campaign moments, generating strong reach, and wide amplification across both social and traditional media, centring our amazing petition starters.
• Increase awareness of Change.org and the campaigns on the platform among key audiences including media and decision-makers.
• Implement the global strategy across owned and earned media.
• Collaborate with other functional leads to hone a global brand strategy, contributing to department strategy, goals and culture.
• Set and deliver a national media strategy that consistently secures top-tier coverage for Change.org petitions spanning the full range of political perspectives.
• Identify and amplify opportunities for Change.org petitions to gain traction on social media, driving virality and cultural relevance while expanding reach and engagement across diverse audiences.
• Oversee and grow a network of high-leverage relationships, including senior editors, producers, journalists, decision makers, politicians, civic organisations and influencers.
• Maintain a campaign portfolio that is strongly aligned with brand principles and reflects ideological diversity.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of diverse audience segments and their needs in Italy.
• Deep and current understanding of both conservative and progressive media landscape.
• Exceptional, high-trust network of key media decision-makers.
• Extensive executive, corporate and crisis communication skills.
• Ability to drive strategic alignment across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strategic mindset with innovative ideas around digital campaigning.
• Willingness to work across differences.
• Ability to demonstrate strong autonomy.
• Using insight, performance data, and AI tools to plan, pitch, and adapt for maximum impact.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to recruit, build, and lead high-performing teams.
• English proficiency (Minimum B2).

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience across one or more of the following: media, comms, brand, public relations, campaigning.
• Proven experience leading communications in a mission-driven, social impact or journalism context.
• Proven track record of shaping media narratives and leading successful engagement with top-tier media outlets.
• Demonstrated success in securing and sustaining high-profile media coverage.
• Demonstrated success in managing social media channels for a brand, company or organization.
• History of leading and mentoring high-performing comms teams.

Benefits

• This is a full-time position based in Italy, with a preference for the cities: Rome, Milan.
• The annual salary of a Communications Manager is €64,000 in Italy.
• Benefits and perks vary based on location.