Communications Manager, Italy

Change.org http://Change.org is searching for a Communications Manager to lead the execution of Change.org http://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 http://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. Change.org http://Change.org is the world’s largest platform for democracy. At a time when dissatisfaction with democracy globally is at an all-time high, we’re investing heavily in using AI to build an operating system for modern democracy. This includes our platform for giving people greater voice, a personalized voter guide for elections, and a new product which aims to bring people across the political spectrum together to identify shared solutions.. To realize this vision, we're building a team at the intersection of technology and civic engagement — bringing together top talent focused on giving citizens a direct voice, strengthening accountability, and building stronger, more resilient democracies. 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 http://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 http://Change.org petitions spanning the full range of political perspectives, demonstrating a high-impact, open platform for everyday citizens. - Identify and amplify opportunities for Change.org http://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 to enhance both the immediate reach of campaigns and the long-term visibility of the platform. - Maintain a campaign portfolio that is strongly aligned with brand principles and reflects ideological diversity, fostering trust and openness across a wide range of audiences. The most important core competencies for the role are: - Deep understanding of diverse audience segments and their needs in Italy - Deep and current understanding of both conservative and progressive media landscape, with strategic insights into the most influential and relevant channels to amplify our brand and message. Along with existing connections with key journalists, influencers, civil society, officials and politicians, who could help tell the story of our Petition Starters - Exceptional, high-trust network of key media decision-makers – including senior editors, executive producers, influential journalists. Proven ability to mobilize networks to secure high-impact coverage. - Extensive executive, corporate and crisis communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of influencing diverse audiences, from internal leadership to global media. - Ability to drive strategic alignment across cross-functional teams and external partners. Ability to…