Senior Manager, Media

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

Job summary

The World Economic Forum, based in New York, seeks a Senior Manager, Media to drive strategic media engagement across the United States with a focus on technology, AI and related sectors. The role reports to the Head of Media in the U.S.

and collaborates with colleagues in Geneva and San Francisco Bay Area. Based in New York, you will lead media relations, develop proactive storylines, manage media partnerships and guide the production of press materials, while traveling about 25% of the time to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in media relations or communications in international or mission-led org.
• Established media network across U.S. technology, AI and business media.
• Excellent written and verbal English; strong judgement under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy, relationships and stakeholder engagement for the U.S.
• Oversee media content, campaigns and event delivery to raise visibility.
• Monitor media coverage and provide analysis to inform leadership decisions.
• Coordinate with Forum centres, spokespeople and partners on media initiatives.
• Develop pitches and storylines, manage interview requests and media inquiries.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Communications

Project management

Digital skills

Education

Master’s degree in journalism, communications, international relations or a related field

Tools

CMS

Mailchimp

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Job description

## Senior Manager, MediaApply: New York: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R4317*Please Note: This role requires the ability to work on site 3 days per week per company policy.* The annual salary range for this position in New York is $150,000-170,000. The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation. The Forum engages foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. **Why we are recruiting**You will join a leading international communications team responsible for conveying the Forum’s mission and messages and engaging global audiences in its work. The Senior Media Manager will strengthen awareness, understanding and coverage of the Forum’s initiatives, research and impact across the United States, with a particular focus on technology, AI and related sectors. **Reporting Lines & Interactions**Based in the Forum’s New York office, you will report to the Head of Media in the U.S. and work closely with colleagues in Geneva and the Forum’s San Francisco Bay Area office. You will support West Coast initiatives centred on technology, AI, sustainability, urban planning and advanced manufacturing, including work connected to the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and the Urban Transformation Centre. You will also contribute to the Media Content Team, lead media engagement for the Centre for Financial & Monetary Systems, and work with Forum Centres, partners, spokespeople, suppliers and external media. The role requires approximately 25% travel, primarily to San Francisco and occasionally to Forum headquarters in Geneva. **Breakdown of main responsibilities**• 40% Media strategy, relationships and stakeholder engagement• 30% Media content, campaigns and event delivery• 20% Media monitoring, analysis and planning• 10% Coordination, administration and digital tools **The successful candidate will be assessed on**• Advising on and delivering media strategies that grow the Forum’s impact in the U.S. and globally, including technology, AI, sustainability, financial and institutional priorities, with an ambition to increase interviews and coverage.• Developing proactive storylines, messages and pitching strategies; identifying appropriate spokespeople; and translating complex Forum work into clear, newsworthy narratives.• Maintaining and expanding relationships with regional, national and international media, including mainstream outlets, trade press, broadcasters, digital publishers, media influencers and technology journalists, with particular attention to the Silicon Valley and wider Bay Area ecosystem.• Developing and managing media partnerships with broadcasters, print and digital outlets for Forum events, research and campaigns, and coordinating Forum activities with media and relevant constituents.• Leading high-quality media content such as press releases, media advisories, media kits, newsletters, press-conference structures and opinion pieces around Forum milestones and research• Managing interview requests and media enquiries; maintaining a media database mapped to Forum topics including technology, AI, urban governance, sustainability, energy, environment and finance.• Preparing regular media analysis and monitoring U.S. coverage from New York to San Francisco, using insight to inform the Media Engagement team and Forum leadership.• Using media monitoring, analytics and digital marketing tools—including CMS, Mailchimp, Salesforce Marketing Cloud or equivalent platforms—to support distribution, campaigns and decision-making. **Preferred Requirements and Experience**• Master’s degree in journalism, communications, international relations or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.• 8+ years of relevant experience in media relations, public relations, communications, journalism, research or a similar field, ideally in an international or mission-led organization.• Established media network and strong knowledge of the U.S. media landscape, particularly technology, AI, business and innovation media and journalists in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and other major U.S. markets.• Excellent knowledge of current affairs and the evolving media environment, with the judgement to identify relevant opportunities and manage reputational sensitivities.• Outstanding written and verbal English; additional languages are an advantage. Strong organizational, project-management and digital skills.• A proactive, collaborative and quick-learning professional who demonstrates maturity, flexibility, sound judgement and the ability to work under pressure across multiple priorities.