Communications Specialist, Foundations

World Economic Forum Geneva; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

World Economic Forum Geneva is seeking an experienced communications professional to lead editorial content across channels and craft compelling narratives that showcase the Forum's leadership initiatives. You will manage cross-team collaboration, deliver newsletters, social media, and website content, and drive audience engagement through data-informed storytelling.

The role requires a strong writing background, experience with global audiences, and proficiency in digital tools to enhance

Qualifikationen

• Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, media, business, economics or another relevant discipline.
• Hands-on professional experience in communications for a global audience.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to explain complex issues simply.
• Ability to embed the 'Future of Leadership' narrative across communications products.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.

Aufgaben

• Prepare editorial materials for diverse audiences, including newsletters and digital channels.
• Lead editorial calendar and content creation across social media, websites and campaigns.
• Develop campaigns to showcase impact and leadership of the Forum communities.
• Identify compelling stories and translate initiatives into engaging narratives.
• Coordinate communications for major events and milestones across teams.
• Monitor performance using analytics to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, branding and editorial quality.

Jobbeschreibung

The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Geneva, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo. We are the trusted platform for public-private cooperation where leaders come together to understand global challenges and drive action across sectors and regions. We create spaces where different stakeholders engage openly, build trust, and collaborate to help solve shared global challenges.

Context and why we are recruiting?

Together, The Global Shapers Community and The Forum of Young Global Leaders work towards a more just, sustainable, and equitable world. The Forum of Young Global Leaders and Global Shapers community work in alignment with the World Economic Forum’s overall goals of improving the state of the World and support innovative changemakers in driving significant impact through global visibility, knowledge building, leadership development, partnership curation, and collective action.

Reporting line and how is this role embedded in the wider team?

The role will be based in Geneva, reporting to Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders and working closely with Global Shapers Community and Forum of Young Global Leaders team members. Across the Forum, this individual will work closely with the Global Programming Group and the Global Communications Group teams.

What will you be responsible for?

Prepare communication products for different audiences, including delegation communications, newsletters, participant communications and other editorial materials. Lead the editorial calendar and content creation across digital channels, including social media, websites, newsletters and Salesforce Marketing Campaigns, leveraging AI-enabled tools and other emerging digital technologies to enhance content creation, workflow efficiency and audience engagement. Develop and execute communications campaigns that showcase the impact, initiatives and leadership of the Young Global Leaders Foundation and the Global Shapers Community. Identify, develop and amplify compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of both communities, translating complex initiatives and leadership insights into engaging narratives for diverse audiences. Coordinate communications before, during and after major Foundation convenings and milestones, ensuring consistent messaging and timely delivery across channels. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across the Foundations team, Global Programming Group, Global Communications Group, Centres, Regional Teams and other colleagues to source content, coordinate communications activities and amplify community achievements. Monitor and evaluate the performance of communications activities across digital channels, using insights and analytics to continuously improve content, audience engagement and communications effectiveness. Ensure consistency of messaging, branding and editorial quality across all communications in accordance with the Forum's editorial and brand standards, acting as a custodian of the Forum's, the Young Global Leaders Foundation's and the Global Shapers Community's reputations. Support the continuous development of communications approaches by identifying opportunities to strengthen audience engagement, enhance storytelling and improve the effectiveness of communication products and channels.

What core knowledge, skills and experience are we looking to add to our team?

Domain Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, media, business, economics or another relevant discipline.
• Hands‑on professional experience in communications for a global audience.
• Demonstrated experience developing engaging editorial content and managing communications across multiple digital channels.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to identify, evaluate, synthesize and communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to embed the "Future of Leadership" narrative consistently across communication products.

Core Skills

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, working effectively across the Foundations team, Global Programming Group, Global Communications Group, Centres and other Forum colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging digital communications trends, including the effective and responsible use of AI-enabled tools for content creation, communications and audience engagement.
• Fluency in English, with excellent written, digital and verbal communication skills; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
• Strong editorial judgement and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into accessible and engaging content.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word); experience with Salesforce, Salesforce Marketing Cloud or comparable digital communications platforms is a significant advantage.

Why join us?

Join an independent and impartial organization with over 55 years of connecting leaders to make sense of global challenges and move the world forward together.

Join an independent and impartial organization with over 55 years of connecting leaders to make sense of global challenges and move the world forward together.

Be part of a global team that brings leaders together through dialogue, to build trust, and turn shared understanding of complex global issues into collective solutions.

Our culture is grounded in care, curiosity and respect, encouraging genuine dialogue and meaningful collaboration.

By investing in trust and understanding, we create an environment where everyone can contribute fully to our shared mission.

Work in an environment that values shared learning, diverse perspectives, and real-world collaboration, helping you grow through challenge, not routine.

At the Forum, every role contributes to global progress. We advance together and help our partners shape solutions that make a lasting impact.