Ocean Action Communications Lead (Temporary)

World Economic Forum; Genf; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Economic Forum in Geneva is seeking a Senior Associate, Communications to coordinate and deliver internal and external communications for the Ocean Agenda. You will promote priorities, initiatives and campaigns, collaborating with the Ocean Agenda leadership and cross-functional teams to demonstrate impact.

Responsibilities include developing messaging, creating content for blogs, articles, and digital channels, and coordinating with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in communications or related field.
• Experience building strategic communications initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Experience producing articles, blogs, presentations and digital content.
• Knowledge of ocean issues is desirable.
• Excellent English writing and speaking; other languages are a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Canva, social media; Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement communications plans for Ocean Agenda, incl. for Annual Meeting 2027.
• Support initiative leads with messaging and content accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contributors for outputs.
• Plan and deliver communications for events and milestones.
• Develop and edit key messages, talking points, decks and digital content.
• Draft blogs, articles and media releases.
• Create simple design assets like social tiles.
• Collaborate with external agencies on project deliverables.
• Track outputs and contribute to performance reporting.
• Support internal ocean communications visibility.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Strategic Communications

Project Coordination

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Social media

Digital tools

Salesforce

Job description

The World Economic Forum in Geneva is seeking a Senior Associate, Communications to coordinate and deliver internal and external communications for the Ocean Agenda. You will promote priorities, initiatives and campaigns, collaborating with the Ocean Agenda leadership and cross-functional teams to demonstrate impact.

Responsibilities include developing messaging, creating content for blogs, articles, and digital channels, and coordinating with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure