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Head of Communications & Marketing

ChangeNOW is hiring!

About

Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable world, by creating opportunities and assembling all the resources needed for impactful solutions to grow and scale-up.

To do so, we create inspiring events and connect solutions, investors, corporations, media, skills, and cities from all around the world. Our major initiative is the ChangeNOW summit, the World's largest event of solutions for the Planet.

Each year we gather 1,000 solutions for the planet, 500 speakers and innovators, and 40,000+ participants coming from 140 countries, under the emblematic glass dome of the Grand Palais, in Paris, for 3 days of action and inspiration.

We also carry out other high-impact actions throughout the year, including:

  • The rollout of ChangeNOW HUBS, local events across the globe inspired by the summit, to accelerate change worldwide

  • Participation in and organization of key moments during COPs and other major international events related to environmental and social issues

  • Organization or co-organization of other positive-impact events, under white label

  • Publication of reports and opinion pieces: the ranking of top universities for changing the world, in partnership with Les Echos; the Earth Action Report, etc

Job Description

As Head of Communications & Marketing, you will be responsible for shaping and leading the global communications and marketing strategy of ChangeNOW — both for the annual summit and for our high-impact initiatives throughout the year.

Your Responsibilities

Strategy & Team Leadership

  • Design and implement the global communications and marketing strategy for the annual summit and year-round ChangeNOW activities.

  • Coordinate the execution of the annual action plan — before, during, and after the summit — ensuring alignment, consistency, and impact across all channels and initiatives.

  • Ensure visibility, editorial coherence, and relevance of all communication efforts, including the co-creation of impactful campaigns.

  • Lead and inspire a team of 10+ communications and marketing professionals.

Brand & Content Management

  • Develop and evolve ChangeNOW’s brand identity in line with its growing ecosystem and activities.

  • Define the summit’s yearly visual identity and tone of voice with the founders, and oversee the creation of all related communication materials. Ensure partners’ visibility aligns with ChangeNOW’s editorial guidelines and brand values.

  • Supervise website redesign projects in collaboration with the Marketing Manager.

  • Collaborate with all departments to centralize, synthesize, and distribute content and key messages.

  • Oversee social media strategy and execution in collaboration with the Community Manager.

Marketing & Performance

  • Define and drive a 360° marketing strategy alongside the Marketing Manager, including paid media (SEA), print, agenda listings, partnerships, and more.

  • Manage the marketing team with a strong results-driven mindset to achieve targets related to audience growth, ticket sales, and engagement quality.

Media & Public Relations

  • Collaborate with the Media Partnerships Manager to identify, negotiate, and activate high-impact media partnerships in France and internationally.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, media outlets, and influencers, both in France and abroad.

  • Oversee all PR activities, including drafting and distributing press releases in both English and French.

  • Develop public speaking opportunities and exposure for ChangeNOW’s founders and leadership team.

Internal Communication

Ensure consistent and transparent internal communication to align teams around ChangeNOW’s mission, priorities, and key milestones. You will support a strong internal culture by facilitating the flow of information across departments, enhancing team cohesion, and promoting engagement throughout the organization.

Preferred Experience

We’re seeking a dynamic, purpose-driven leader to join our team and help amplify ChangeNOW’s impact on a global scale. You combine strategic vision with operational agility, and you’re eager to use your expertise to serve a meaningful mission.

Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in marketing and communications, including several years in a team management role.

  • Proven track record in event communications and/or high-growth projects or brands.

  • Solid understanding of the media landscape, including press, digital, and influencer ecosystems.

  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage strategic partnerships.

  • Hands-on experience with operational communication tools and platforms.

Bonus:

  • Experience in the environmental, social impact, or purpose-driven sector is a strong plus.

  • Background in entrepreneurial or startup environments is highly valued.

Skills & Qualities

  • Full professional fluency in both English and French (spoken and written).

  • Strong interpersonal skills: active listening, empathy, and team collaboration.

  • Reliable, autonomous, and results-oriented, with a high standard of execution.

  • Able to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on, day-to-day execution when needed.

Mindset & Motivation

  • Deep interest in environmental and social innovation.

  • Strong desire to contribute to a mission-driven organization with global ambitions.

  • Ready to fully commit to an exciting collective adventure and help scale impact through communications.

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Paris
  • Education Level: Master's Degree
  • Experience: > 7 years
  • Possible partial remote
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