Campaign Director

Campaign Director

Campaign Director

Remotive

Remotive

Remote

1 day ago

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About

Civic Bridge is a new strategic programme incubated by the Meliore Foundation to reinforce the political will and space for ambitious climate action in Europe. In response to growing threats from far-right movements, disinformation, and anti-climate backlash, Civic Bridge will operate at the intersection of politics, campaigns, and research — to shift narratives, engage decision-makers, and support pro-climate leadership across Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the UK.

We are building a fast, politically-savvy, and impact-focused organisation that brings together intelligence, communications, and campaigning to counteract regressive forces and secure a democratic path forward for climate action.
 
As Campaign Director, you will lead the design and execution of Civic Bridge’s political campaigns across Europe — including major election interventions, narrative initiatives, and targeted ecosystem mobilisation. This is a high-energy, high-responsibility role for someone who thrives in complex environments and understands how to turn political strategy into action.

You’ll work across geographies, timelines, and platforms — overseeing message development, digital and media operations, creative content, and grassroots mobilisation. You will be responsible for launching and scaling national and cross-border campaigns.

You will lead a team of country-based campaign managers and collaborate closely with our political and Opposition Research director.


How you'll contribute
1. Strategic Campaign Planning
  • Lead the development of Civic Bridge’s campaign strategy across its priority countries.
  • Design timelines, theories of change, audience strategies, and intervention plans around key electoral and political moments.
  • Identify leverage points and drive priority setting within a fluid and reactive campaign environment.

2. Campaign Execution & Management
  • Oversee the rollout of campaign activities including message testing, content production, paid media, influencer engagement, and ecosystem partnerships.
  • Direct in-country campaign teams, vendors, and creatives in executing effective campaigns that are politically sharp and culturally relevant.
  • Ensure data, insights, and rapid feedback loops are integrated throughout campaign delivery.

3. Narrative & Audience Strategy
  • Lead on the development of resonant messages and creative narratives that connect climate politics to voters’ real lives and priorities.
  • Integrate polling, ethnographic research, and digital testing into message development.
  • Collaborate with political and communications teams to build cohesive messaging and media strategy.

4. Coordination & Leadership
  • Manage members of Civic Bridge’s growing campaigns team
  • Work across internal teams to align campaigns with political intelligence, opposition research, and movement strategy
  • Serve as a representative of Civic Bridge campaign efforts where appropriate. 
  • Manage budgets, campaign metrics, and reporting frameworks.
  • Any other duties to be assigned from time to time


Our ideal candidate has
You are a battle-tested campaign leader with deep experience designing and running political or advocacy campaigns in complex environments. You combine strategic clarity with operational agility and a creative mindset.
  • At least 7 years of experience in political, advocacy, or electoral campaigning at the national or international level.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional campaigns from concept to execution.
  • Strong understanding of political communications, polling, digital strategy, and media engagement.
  • Experience managing distributed teams, agencies, consultants, and external partners.
  • Creative and strategic thinker, comfortable with ambiguity and fast decision-making.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages (German, Spanish, French, Italian) strongly preferred.
  • Experience running campaigns in European electoral contexts.
  • Background in movement-building, public narrative, or digital organising.
  • Familiarity with A/B testing, voter targeting, and behavioural science approaches.
  •  Familiarity with legal frameworks that govern political campaign activity in a European electoral and communications context 



Why join us?
  • Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world. 
  • A full-time position with an employment contract for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.
Location: Europe, frequent traveling required.

We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.