Senior Media Manager for Tech & AI Global Outreach

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

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