Head of Change.org – Senior Communications Manager

Change.org

. Lead Change.org’s communications team in Germany .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyLead💰 €83,500 - €95,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading communications campaigns that generate national awareness and media attention, with a strong focus on building trusted relationships across the political spectrum. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance campaign strategies and media outreach.

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National Campaign ManagementTeam LeadershipMedia Spokesperson ExperienceAI Integration in CommunicationsFluent in German (C2)

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Hard Skills

Campaign Strategy DevelopmentPublic RelationsMedia PitchingCrisis CommunicationStory IdentificationViral Campaign CreationMentoring and CoachingPolitical CommunicationsPublic Attention MeasurementRelationship Building

Soft Skills

ConfidenceCredibilityInterpersonal CommunicationAdaptabilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsMedia PlatformsBroadcast MediaPrint MediaOnline Campaign Tools

Industry Keywords

CommunicationsPolitical CampaigningMedia RelationsCrisis ManagementCivil Society Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Change.org’s communications team in Germany
Create viral online and offline campaigns that generate national awareness and media attention
Identify compelling petition-starter stories and elevate credible, unexpected voices
Build campaigns that earn trust across the democratic political spectrum
Develop relationships with senior editors, producers, journalists, politicians, decision makers, civil society and creators
Act as Change.org’s external spokesperson in Germany across TV, radio, print and live events
Lead, coach and develop a small high-performing team
Set team objectives and manage resources as news and priorities change
Integrate AI and agentic workflows into story identification, campaign planning, media pitching and reporting
Represent Change.org during sensitive and crisis situations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8+ years in communications, campaigning, political communications, a newsroom or an agency
3+ years leading people at Senior Manager level; Manager-level candidates may have mentoring experience and ambition to lead a team
Proven track record of national campaigns in Germany creating significant public attention and media coverage
Experience as an organisation's spokesperson in national broadcast and/or print media
Hands-on experience using AI in communications or campaigning work
Native-level German (C2)
Professional-level English proficiency
Ability to attend the Berlin office 2-3 days per week on a hybrid basis
Experience creating viral campaigns with measurable public-attention spikes
Trusted relationships with German journalists, editors and producers, plus connections in politics and civil society across the democratic political spectrum
Experience leading and developing a team, or mentoring others and readiness to lead a team
Confidence and credibility as a media-trained spokesperson on live TV, radio and before senior stakeholders
Daily use of AI tools and experience building or improving AI workflows and automations
CVs and application responses must be submitted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work with flexibility to work remotely for the rest of the week
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process
Future contact about job opportunities for up to 1 year (with consent)