Communication Lead

You will lead anything related Comms and community, combining your experience with a contest that will constantly evolve at the light speed and in an industry that will face deep revolution in the next few years through new technologies.

About ZNEXT

At ZNEXT, we are building the next generation of technology businesses that unlock human potential. Backed by Italy’s leading educational publishing house Zanichelli Editore, ZNEXT is a €60 million build-and-acquire initiative launched to develop world-class technology businesses in the fields of EdTech, Future of Work, Lifelong Learning, and Wellbeing Technology.

We operate through two synergistic divisions:

  • Venture Building: acting as a co-founder to entrepreneurs building new companies in EdTech, Future of Work, Lifelong Learning and Wellbeing.
  • M&A: acquiring majority stakes in high-potential companies that are ready to scale with smart capital and operational support.

🔗 More at https://www.znext.io/

Mission

We believe that the technologies reshaping how we learn, work, and live will define the next era of progress. That’s why we don’t just invest: we co-build. As co-founders, operators, and growth catalysts, we bring together patient capital, hands-on support, and an ecosystem of educators, technologists, and industry leaders to help visionary teams go further, faster.

Our approach is data-informed, human-centric, and long-term. We’re not chasing short-term wins. We’re building a European ecosystem that reimagines education and work from first principles. Our ambition goes beyond financial returns: we aim to contribute to technological, cultural, and social progress through companies that outlast hype cycles and shape generations.

Values

At ZNEXT, we act as catalysts for the companies and people that will define the future of learning, work, and human potential. We’re not here to follow playbooks. We partner with those who want to rewrite them.

Our values reflect the kind of founders, leaders, and teammates we seek to build with:

  • Knowledge hunters Relentlessly curious, always asking questions;
  • Adaptable - Learn from failure, continuously evolving, and embracing change;
  • Data-backed human instinct Blending scientific data and analytics with gut instinct;
  • Vibrant leaders Energize teams and unlock human potential;
  • Commercial conviction Unwavering in vision but commercially pragmatic, prioritising product-market-fit.

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Offer Details

  • Role: Communication Lead
  • Location: Milan
  • Contract type: [Full-time]
  • Seniority: [Mid/Senior]
  • Start date: [ASAP]
  • Perks: [To be discussed]

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What You’ll Do

As a Communication Lead, you’ll play a key role as one of the first members of the core ZNEXT team, creating our internal and external communication strategy from scratch. 

 You will play a pivotal role in shaping ZNEXT’s brand and reputation within the tech ecosystem and beyond, leading our strategic communications in Italy and internationally, and serving as a central connector for our community of founders, investors, and partners.

You will have a strong contribution in making ZNEXT the top of mind brand when speaking about EdTech, Future of Work, Lifelong Learning and Wellbeing in Europe. 

This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment that is being built from the ground up, requiring a strong entrepreneurial mindset and offering direct exposure to the brightest minds who will shape this industry in the decades to come.

You will cover the following areas of PR and community:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for ZNEXT and portfolio companies, securing an ongoing significant volume of high-quality media coverage.
  • Own PR and media relations, including press outreach and relationship management
  • Craft compelling content across all channels: website, blog, social media, newsletters, press releases, internal comms, investor decks, etc.
    Define and maintain the company’s tone of voice
  • Support in organizing events, conferences, and key speaking opportunities
  • Building the community of ZNEXT, making it one of the main values of our companies, and making sure all stakeholders feel part of a strong supportive network

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What we are looking for:

You will lead anything related Comms and community, combining your experience with a contest that will constantly evolve at the light speed and in an industry that will face deep revolution in the next few years through new technologies:

  • Mid level PR expertise – 5+ years in the world of PR, ideally spent in an agency or in a tier one startup/scaleup/VC 
  • Fluency  in Italian and English is mandatory 
  • Outstanding energy and extrovert personality: you will be the person who will create and constantly engage with  our community (composed by several stakeholders), you are a tornado of ideas and positive energy that will fuel our project and will build a unique positioning in the ecosystem, highly recognised by founders 
  • Full accountability - we are a small team of people and each of us is accountable and owner of his/her responsibilities. We never delegate, but we always support each other as best as we can across all functions
  • Creative approach– there are plenty of announcements every day across industries. How do you make sure the media always cover your stories because they are “outstanding”? You should be able to build a strong narrative across projects and companies that will be very different from each other, adding your touch of sparkle

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ZNEXT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.All hiring decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are dedicated to ensuring a respectful, supportive, and harassment-free environment for all team members.
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