Head of Communications, Italy

Meta; Milano; In loco; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology company is seeking a Head of Communications in Italy to shape the communications strategy, drive impactful campaigns, and manage media relations. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in external communications, fluency in English and Italian, and demonstrated success in crisis management. This role involves working closely with business leaders and media to enhance brand reputation and communication effectiveness.

Servizi

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Competenze

• Professional fluency in both English and Italian.
• 12+ years of experience in external communications.
• Demonstrated success in executing media campaigns and crisis management.
• Experience managing agencies and contractors.
• Proven existing relationships with Italian media.
• Experience working with executive-level stakeholders.
• Team player with proven project management skills.

Mansioni

• Lead communications strategy in Italy.
• Drive proactive and reactive communications.
• Execute high-impact campaigns for brand reputation.
• Secure media coverage for Meta's products.
• Develop social-first strategies.
• Support business leaders with media engagements.
• Manage external agencies for communications execution.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Media campaign execution

Crisis management

Relationship building with media

Project management

Decision-making

Influencing executive stakeholders

Descrizione del lavoro

Head of Communications, Italy Responsibilities

• Shape and lead Meta's communications strategy in Italy, setting clear priorities, defining success metrics, and ensuring measurable impact
• Drive proactive and reactive communications, providing strategic counsel and rapid response to complex issues and crises
• Develop and execute high-impact campaigns to address brand reputation and key country priorities, while managing policy-related press issues in partnership with EMEA Policy Comms and Public Policy teams
• Identify and pitch positive stories to secure ongoing, proactive media coverage for Meta and its products by collaborating cross‑functionally with local and global teams
• Develop and implement social‑first strategies across Meta's channels, partnering with creators to maximize impact
• Support and advise business leaders, preparing briefing materials and managing executive spokespeople for media engagements
• Manage external agencies to ensure effective and aligned execution of communications strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional fluency in both English and Italian, including advanced verbal and written communication skills in both languages
• 12+ years of experience in external communications, corporate issues, and project management
• Demonstrated success in executing media campaigns, crisis management, and building relationships with media and executives
• Experience managing agencies and contractors, with a focus on scalable processes and measurable results
• Proven existing relationships with Italian media
• Team player with proven experience of project management and decision‑making skills
• Experience working with, influencing, and presenting to executive‑level stakeholders (VP & C‑level)
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence others, and lead complex cross‑team projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Both agency and in‑house experience

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.