Communications Manager, Italy

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 and 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.

• 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, demonstrating a high-impact, open platform for everyday citizens.

  • 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 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.

Our compensation philosophy is based on pay equity. All of our salaries are determined before we launch a role – they are based on a predetermined salary scale, the level on that scale and the cost of labor for that location. The annual salary of a Communications Manager is €64,000 in Italy.

Benefits and perks also vary based on location.