Strategic Communications and Campaigns Associate
Pubblicato il 14-10-2026 - Climate Dialogue Japan in Padova
This position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation. We're looking for an innovative and experienced Italy Desk Associate, Strategic Communications and Campaigns. The right candidate will have a unique combination of skills and want to play a major role in tackling climate change and galvanising action, helping to speed up the energy transition in Italy, Europe, and beyond. It is a one-year fixed-term contract. GSCC team members devise and deliver campaigns, and give strategic advice, communications and outreach support to partners. We work as part of a global network of communications experts to enhance the public debate on climate change and its solutions on a broader level. The work will involve pitching stories to the media and content creators, designing and implementing digital campaigns, and maintaining trusted relationships with key journalists and stakeholders in Italy. Reporting to the Italy Desk - Lead,
this role will contribute to the implementation of specific campaigns in line with the Italian and overarching Europe strategies, and to maintaining and building our network of partners to increase political and media attention to our key issues.
How you'll contribute
- Strategy & Content Execution: Operationalize communication strategies by creating and distributing high-quality assets—including press releases, social media content, quotes, and digital products— tailored for organic reach across selected channels and partners.
- Communications Campaigns: Lead digital campaigns and deliver real-time communications campaigns during key events in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Media & Influencer Relations: Build and maintain trusted relationships with top Italian journalists, digital media outlets, and online influencers and content creators to pitch timely, targete