Senior Ocean Communications Lead

World Economic Forum Geneva; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

World Economic Forum Geneva seeks a Senior Associate, Communications to coordinate and deliver internal and external communications for the Ocean Agenda, partnering with teams across the Forum and external agencies. You will translate complex ocean topics into engaging content for diverse audiences and support campaigns for ACTOcean and FOA initiatives.

You will develop key messages, manage digital content, and contribute to performance reporting, ensuring high-quality outputs in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, marketing, international relations, environmental studies, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic communications initiatives.
• Proven ability to translate complex topics into engaging communications for diverse audiences.
• Experience producing articles, blogs, presentations, briefing materials and digital content.
• Knowledge of ocean issues is desirable, with sustainability and policy experience a strong advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, social media and digital tools.
• Experience with Salesforce is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement agreed communications plans and activities for Ocean Agenda leadership, including the Annual Meeting 2027.
• Support project leads with messaging and ensure ocean content is accurate and up-to-date.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contributors to deliver communications products and announcements.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver communications for events, milestones and report launches.
• Develop and edit messages, talking points, presentations and digital content for ACTOcean priority news.
• Create simple design collateral such as social media tiles.
• Work with external communications agencies for project deliverables.
• Track outputs and coverage, contributing to reporting and improvements.
• Contribute to internal communications to raise visibility of ocean work.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Multicultural collaboration

Independent work

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Social media tools

Digital communications tools

Job description

World Economic Forum Geneva seeks a Senior Associate, Communications to coordinate and deliver internal and external communications for the Ocean Agenda, partnering with teams across the Forum and external agencies. You will translate complex ocean topics into engaging content for diverse audiences and support campaigns for ACTOcean and FOA initiatives.

You will develop key messages, manage digital content, and contribute to performance reporting, ensuring high-quality outputs in a fast-paced,