Hybrid Senior Media Lead — Tech & AI (US & Global)

World Economic Forum LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Economic Forum in New York is seeking a Senior Media Manager to strengthen awareness of its initiatives, particularly in technology, AI and related sectors. Based in New York, you will lead media engagement and coordinate with Geneva and the San Francisco Bay Area office to support West Coast initiatives and Forum campaigns.

The role requires approximately 25% travel, mainly to San Francisco and occasionally to Geneva.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in journalism, communications, international relations or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, communications, journalism or similar.
• Established media network and strong knowledge of U.S. media landscape (tech, AI, business).
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong organizational, project-management and digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and deliver media strategies that grow the Forum’s impact in the U.S. and globally, including technology, AI, sustainability, finance and institutions.
• Develop proactive storylines, messages and pitching strategies; identify spokespeople; translate Forum work into clear narratives.
• Maintain and expand relationships with regional, national and international media, including Silicon Valley and wider Bay Area journalists.
• Develop media partnerships with broadcasters, print and digital outlets for Forum events, research and campaigns.
• Lead high-quality media content such as press releases, advisories, media kits, newsletters and op-ed pieces.
• Manage interview requests and media enquiries; maintain a media database mapped to Forum topics.
• Prepare regular media analysis and monitor U.S. coverage from New York to San Francisco.
• Use media monitoring, analytics and digital tools (CMS, Mailchimp, Salesforce Marketing Cloud) to support campaigns.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Communications

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in journalism/communications/international relations

Tools

CMS

Mailchimp

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Job description

The World Economic Forum in New York is seeking a Senior Media Manager to strengthen awareness of its initiatives, particularly in technology, AI and related sectors. Based in New York, you will lead media engagement and coordinate with Geneva and the San Francisco Bay Area office to support West Coast initiatives and Forum campaigns.

The role requires approximately 25% travel, mainly to San Francisco and occasionally to Geneva.