Social Media and Communication Specialist, France

About Change.org

Change.org is the world’s largest platform for democracy. At a time when dissatisfaction with democracy globally is at an all-time high, we’re investing heavily in using AI to build the most powerful tools in the world to give people greater voice, while bringing people across the political spectrum together to identify shared solutions. Our core petitions platform, used by more than 100 million people annually, is growing rapidly - and we are rebuilding it from the ground-up using new tools to turn anyone into a powerful civic leader on the issues they care about. Soon we will launch a new platform to identify the >80% of issues that most people agree on, locally and nationally, and to mobilize hundreds of millions of people to advocate for those common-ground solutions. To realize this vision, we’re expanding the most talented team in the world at the intersection of technology and social impact - all focused every day on building healthier democracies globally.

Job Summary

We are searching for a Social Media and Communication Specialist to amplify French campaigns on social media through content production (focusing on UGC-style video) and influencer outreach (70% of role) as well as through traditional media and political contacts across the spectrum (30% of role). You will report to our Communication Manager. Your topline objective will be increasing brand awareness among different audiences.

Key Outcomes

• Drive Change.org France's social media impact — shaping content strategy, producing high-impact viral content, and owning key performance indicators including reach, engagement, and new user acquisition.
• Build and activate an influencer and media network: develop ongoing relationships with French influencers, journalists, and new media outlets to build brand awareness through organic promotion of Change.org campaigns.
• Continuously monitor national trends and the news cycle to identify and elevate the most relevant petitions, matching them to the right audiences for maximum reach and engagement.
• Promote petitions across the political spectrum in an objective, journalistic style, maintaining Change.org’s position as an open platform
• Contribute to the expansion of Change.org's influence network beyond media — cultivating relationships with political and institutional contacts across the spectrum

Key Skills and Competencies

• Social Strategy and Content Production Expertise across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: you understand ways of triggering engagement and virality, such as creating video content with 500K+ organic views, growing or contributing to a social account to 100K+ followers
• Innovation & Creativity: You are creative in your thinking about content production and have a strong grasp of emerging trends and innovative tactics.
• Influencer outreach: demonstrated ability to land influencer collaborations: co-created content that performs. You know how to pitch, negotiate and deliver.
• Analytical Mindset: strong understanding of the French political and social calendar — and the instinct to know when and how to insert campaigns into the news cycle. A track record of pitching stories that landed coverage in at least two national outlets.
• Political & Institutional Outreach is a plus: knowing how to identify and approach elected officials or institutional contacts to increase campaign impact.
• Be comfortable appearing on-camera to present videos when needed
• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude) in everyday work
• Native-level French speaker with excellent written and oral communication skills (level C1) — able to write press pitches, social content, and campaign copy that resonates culturally, not just linguistically. English proficiency (B2) is mandatory.

Target Experience

• 5+ years in social media with a track record you can show.
• Ideally you've worked at a digital-first media outlet (Brut, Loopsider, Konbini, a fast-growing political or cause-driven page) or on a digital political campaign.
• You know what a strong hook looks like in the first 2 seconds of a video.
• You've pitched a story to a journalist and got a callback.

What You Should Know

This is a full-time remote role (CDI) based in France, and while we strongly prefer folks living in Paris, we are open to folks in other locations in France. Our compensation philosophy is based on pay equity. All of our salaries are determined before we launch a role – they are based on a predetermined salary scale, the level on that scale and the cost of labor for that location. The annual salary of a Digital Communication Specialist is 45 000 euros. Benefits and perks also vary based on location.

Evaluation Process

• Recruiter Screen
• Hiring Manager Screen
• Task/assessment
• Team Interviews
• Executive Interview
• Reference Checks

Equal Opportunity

We recognize that people assess their qualifications differently, and you may not meet every requirement listed. If you believe you could be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply. Change.org is an open platform designed to serve people across the full range of viewpoints. Effectively supporting that mission requires teams with a wide variety of experiences, skills, and perspectives, which we consider essential to our work. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity [or expression], national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other status protected by law. We're committed to protecting your data. To learn more, please review our Change.org Job Applicant Privacy Policy. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know. Professional-level English proficiency is required for all roles. While we are a global company, we ask that all resumes and application responses be submitted in English.