
Campaign Director at Meliore. Location Information: Europe. Civic Bridge is a new strategic programme incubated by the Meliore Foundation to reinforce the political will and space for ambitious climate action in Europe. In response to growing threats from far-right movements, disinformation, and anti-climate backlash, Civic Bridge will operate at the intersection of politics, campaigns, and research — to shift narratives, engage decision-makers, and support pro-climate leadership across Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the UK.. We are building a fast, politically-savvy, and impact-focused organisation that brings together intelligence, communications, and campaigning to counteract regressive forces and secure a democratic path forward for climate action.. . As Campaign Director, you will lead the design and execution of Civic Bridge’s political campaigns across Europe — including major election interventions, narrative initiatives, and targeted ecosystem mobilisation. This is a high-energy, high-responsibility role for someone who thrives in complex environments and understands how to turn political strategy into action.. You’ll work across geographies, timelines, and platforms — overseeing message development, digital and media operations, creative content, and grassroots mobilisation. You will be responsible for launching and scaling national and cross-border campaigns.. You will lead a team of country-based campaign managers and collaborate closely with our political and Opposition Research director.. How you'll contribute. 1. Strategic Campaign Planning. Lead the development of Civic Bridge’s campaign strategy across its priority countries.. Design timelines, theories of change, audience strategies, and intervention plans around key electoral and political moments.. Identify leverage points and drive priority setting within a fluid and reactive campaign environment.. 2. Campaign Execution & Management. Oversee the rollout of campaign activities including message testing, content production, paid media, influencer engagement, and ecosystem partnerships.. Direct in-country campaign teams, vendors, and creatives in executing effective campaigns that are politically sharp and culturally relevant.. Ensure data, insights, and rapid feedback loops are integrated throughout campaign delivery.. 3. Narrative & Audience Strategy. Lead on the development of resonant messages and creative narratives that connect climate politics to voters’ real lives and priorities.. Integrate polling, ethnographic research, and digital testing into message development.. Collaborate with political and communications teams to build cohesive messaging and media strategy.. 4. Coordination & Leadership. Manage members of Civic Bridge’s growing campaigns team. Work across internal teams to align campaigns with political intelligence, opposition research, and movement strategy. Serve as a representative of Civic Bridge campaign efforts where appropriate. . Manage budgets, campaign metrics, and reporting frameworks.. Any other duties to be assigned from time to time. Our ideal candidate has. You are a battle-tested campaign leader with deep experience designing and running political or advocacy campaigns in complex environments. You combine strategic clarity with operational agility and a creative mindset.. At least 7 years of experience in political, advocacy, or electoral campaigning at the national or international level.. Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional campaigns from concept to execution.. Strong understanding of political communications, polling, digital strategy, and media engagement.. Experience managing distributed teams, agencies, consultants, and external partners.. Creative and strategic thinker, comfortable with ambiguity and fast decision-making.. Fluent in English; additional languages (German, Spanish, French, Italian) strongly preferred.. Experience running campaigns in European electoral contexts.. Background in movement-building, public narrative, or digital organising.. Familiarity with A/B testing, voter targeting, and behavioural science approaches.. Familiarity with legal frameworks that govern political campaign activity in a European electoral and communications context . Why join us?. Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.. Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.. Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world. . A full-time position with an employment contract for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.. Location: . Europe. , . frequent traveling required.. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.