Communications Specialist, Italy (6 month contract) at šChange.org. . Location: Italy (Remote). Every day, dozens of petitions are started on Change.org in Italy. Our communications team is uniquely placed to offer strategic support to make campaigns more visible in the press and in the public sphere, in order to reach decision makers and achieve impact. We are looking for a . Contract Communications Specialist. to join our small but mighty team in Italy for 6 months between January 2026 and June 2026 included, as role coverage forĀ a parental leave.. . A bit about Change.org:. weāre the world's largest social change platform, with 100 million monthly users, over 50,000 campaigns launched on the site every month, and a 100% user-generated revenue model. Our users win campaigns for change once every hour. Just like Onde Rosa, an Italian association of young women who managed to lower the tampon tax after years of campaigning (and are still fighting for the tax to be fully removed). And Erika, caregiver student who managed to get her degree in Modena by changing the rules of her university in favor of students who both study and take care of their parents at the same time.Ā Ā . . Key Outcomes. . . Find stories and campaigns started on Change.org at the national or local level with strong media potential;. . Use media to drive campaign impact, victory, and brand awareness; including pitching to press, building reporter lists, and offering media training to petition starters;. . Find the best outlets, journalists, influencers and relevant decision-makers to address and target for each campaign;. . Be on top of compelling issues and news stories to identify media opportunities and share impactful stories to create more brand awareness;. . Produce content for social media and monitor and navigate the social media landscape to find the best tactics to engage audiences on those platforms.. . . Key SkillsĀ . . . You're skilled at specific PR and/or social media tactics. , such as identifying and optimizing content, targeting press notes or drafting social media posts. You have proven experience in journalist interactions, influencer and/or new media engagement, press list curation, and strategic selection of suitable media outlets for specific stories.. . You have strong communication skills,. showcased by the ability to effectively pitch to journalists and influencers and are learning how to nurture enduring relationships.. . Your writing capabilities are exceptional. , demonstrated by the capacity to produce well-structured prose adaptable for diverse audiences and channels, along with a keen understanding of storytelling, enabling the creation of compelling content under tight deadlines.Ā . . You are proficient in multimedia content strategy. , and have developed experience and adaptability in various forms of media production and content creation.. . You may have . expertise in strategic media Campaigning. , exemplified by the ability to engage with petition starters, optimize campaign content, craft targeted messaging and emails, and proficiently interpret analytics for strategic campaign success.. . You use AI for increased efficiency. , to support your strategy and your content production.. . You speak perfect Italian and have an advanced proficiency in English. (for internal collaboration with other teams).Ā . . . Target experience. . You have at least 2-3 years of experience working in PR, media and social media or in digital campaigning/advocacy. What weāre looking for is someone who has most of the skills and capabilities, and can demonstrate how your experience shows this.Ā . . Interested? Great! Here's what you should know:. . . This position is based in Italy and the work is expected to be delivered remotely with a flexible schedule to be discussed with the team manager.. . We are preferably looking for candidates who are freelancers and open to work for at least 32h / week for Change.org and up to 40h.. . The contractor rate would be up to a gross amount of ā¬224/day for a 8h day (or ā¬28/h).. . The period of the collaboration spans between January and June 2026 included.. . Our team is high impact, low ego, and has an amazing culture to be part of!. . We are accepting applications via resume and cover letter until the 3rd of November.Ā . . . Change.org is a global company, and salaries are adjusted for cost of labour in each city. In exceptional circumstances, we may offer below the listed salary for high potential candidates with less experience, or above it for candidates with significantly more experience.. . We especially encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We're actively working to increase the diversity of experience and perspectives on our team and are looking for someone who can help continue to lead that process.Ā . . Change.org is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, or disability or veteran status.
Communications Specialist, Italy (6 month contract) at šChange.org