Communication Specialist Inglese
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - Meliore Foundation in Bardi
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.
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.
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. 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. Build and maintain trusted relationships with top Italian journalists, digital media outlets, and online influencers and content creators to pitch timely, targeted stories that drive climate action.
Partner Engagement & Strategic Advice: Foster strong networks across political leaders, NGOs, academia, civil society organizations and business sectors in Italy,
providing strategic communications advice to align with campaign goals. Support and expand the spokesperson network, with a direct focus on building and elevating their public profiles.
Monitor
Italian political and media landscapes to spot strategic engagement opportunities and provide actionable insights for colleagues and partners. Execute additional communication tasks and strategic projects as needed. Track record of crafting and pitching compelling stories that cut through the noise to resonate with Italian audiences.
Deep knowledge of climate communications, capable of guiding partners on effective messaging and outreach strategies. Proven experience leading impactful climate campaigns. Proven experience in a digital media campaigning role, with the ability to analyze digital metrics and evaluate performance.
Proactive self-starter with a talent for establishing and maintaining strong partnerships across the climate sector, capable of working independently to establish relationships and initiate and manage projects. Skilled in turning campaign ideas into executed communication outputs alongside diverse teams, experts, and external partners. Proven experience transforming ideas into campaigns and communication outputs and managing their delivery,
collaborating with various colleagues and experts.
Residency in Italy and native-level Italian language skills. Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language. Adaptable skills to thrive in a fast-paced, broad work environment, collaborating across time zones using tools like Slack and Google Workspace.
Additional languages are an asset. ~ Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and 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. ~Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer) ~ Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development ~ Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays ~ Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that ~ A full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year. Italy, flexibly remote. Some international travel will be required.
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