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Team: Greenpeace Greece (GP GR)
Duration: Full time, open-ended contract
Location: Athens, Greece (hybrid)
About the role
The Communications Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing communication strategies that amplify Greenpeace Greece’s campaigns and strengthen their public impact.
The role bridges creativity and strategic thinking, turning complex environmental and social issues into compelling narratives that inspire action, public dialogue, and engagement.
You will work closely with the Campaigns, Engagement, and Fundraising teams to ensure consistency and alignment across public communications, storytelling, and advocacy efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Communications
- Design and deliver communication strategies, storytelling and messaging for Greenpeace Greece’s campaigns.
- Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media statements and other press materials.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, key influencers and media outlets to enhance Greenpeace’s visibility and credibility.
- Act as a media spokesperson when needed, representing Greenpeace Greece in public and media interactions.
- Initiate and overview GPGR’s media presence and maintain a structured record of media and communication activities, ensuring all outreach and coverage are monitored, tracked, and reported.
- Monitor media, political, and social developments to identify opportunities for proactive and reactive communication.
- Produce high-quality and engaging content across multiple formats (press, digital, visual, and storytelling materials).
Strategy and Creativity
- Contribute to the strategic direction of campaigns projects, offering communication and public engagement perspectives from the early design.
- Collaborate with the Campaigns and Digital teams to create integrated campaigns (press, social media, storytelling, events, influencers).
- Ensure consistency of tone, messaging, and branding across all communication outputs.
Collaboration and Internal Communication
- Work closely with the Engagement team and liaise with Greenpeace International and other NRO communication teams.
- Support media and communication training for staff and campaign representatives.
- Contribute to the overall communications strategy and annual planning of Greenpeace Greece.
Required qualifications
- Degree in Communications, Journalism, Political/Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or campaigning in social, environmental, or advocacy contexts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Greek and English.
- Strong strategic and creative thinking, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear and inspiring messages.
- Deep familiarity with the Greek media landscape and demonstrated experience in producing and pitching stories to the media.
- Proven ability to maintain organized communication records and media tracking.
- Genuine passion for environmental and social justice and commitment to Greenpeace’s mission and values.
Desired qualifications
- Experience in advocacy or social change campaigns.
- Experience in crisis communications or media relations.
- Ability to produce creative content for digital and social media (text, visuals, videos, storytelling etc).
- Familiarity with analytics and digital communication tools.
What We Offer
- A dynamic, collaborative, and purpose driven work environment.
- Opportunities for learning and professional development within the global Greenpeace network.
- Hybrid and flexible working schedule.
- Extra days off.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to campaigns with real environmental and social impact.
Application Details
You will be part of a dynamic Global Campaigning Organization, while acquiring new skills and growing professionally. You will have hands-on workplace experience and you will be part of a motivated team that values respect, support and teamwork. The closing date for applications is on 10/12/2025 through the relevant form. Please be advised that applications might be processed before the closing date and at the latest within four (4) weeks of the closing date. Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and that salary is according to Greenpeace’s Greece salary grid. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Greenpeace Greece is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognize and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organization and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic and would like to invite you especially to apply!