Michel Arriens
About Michel Arriens
Michel Arriens is a Social Media Manager and Campaigner at Change.org, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in media and communication studies from Universität Hamburg and has held various roles in social media and communications across several organizations.
Current Role at Change.org
Michel Arriens has been working at Change.org since 2017 as a Social Media Manager and Campaigner. In this role, he focuses on strategic campaign support and social listening. He is responsible for developing new formats and containers for social media content, as well as building and maintaining influencer relations. His work also includes involvement in brand and crisis communication strategies, contributing to the overall effectiveness of campaigns on the platform.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Before joining Change.org, Michel Arriens worked at Microsoft from 2011 to 2014 as a Campus Expert. During this three-year period, he was based in Bremen and Hamburg, where he engaged with the university community and promoted Microsoft initiatives. This experience provided him with valuable insights into corporate communication and community engagement.
Educational Background
Michel Arriens studied at Universität Hamburg from 2012 to 2016, earning a degree in Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften. Prior to that, he attended Universität Bremen for a year from 2011 to 2012, where he studied Inklusive Pädagogik / Grundschullehramt. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in communication and media studies.
Experience at Aktion Mensch e.V.
In 2014, Michel Arriens completed a three-month internship at Aktion Mensch e.V. as a Presse & Kommunikations-Praktikant in Bonn. This role allowed him to gain practical experience in public relations and communication strategies within a nonprofit organization.
Role at Welthungerhilfe
Michel Arriens worked as a Social Media Redakteur at Welthungerhilfe from 2016 to 2017 for eight months in Bonn. In this position, he contributed to the organization’s social media efforts, enhancing their online presence and engagement with the audience.
Early Career at Commerzbank AG
Michel Arriens began his professional career at Commerzbank AG, where he served as an Auszubildender from 2010 to 2011 in Bremerhaven, Bremen. This role provided him with foundational skills in a corporate environment, contributing to his overall professional development.