Content and Communications Lead, Intelligence & Foresight

(temporary contract, 6 months, start asap, Geneva based)

The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Geneva, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo.

We are the trusted platform for public-private cooperation where leaders come together to understand global challenges and drive action across sectors and regions. We create spaces where different stakeholders engage openly, build trust, and collaborate to help solve shared global challenges.

Context and why we are recruiting?

Strategic Intelligence helps leaders make sense of a complex and interconnected world by mapping the forces shaping global, regional and industry agendas, and by convening multistakeholder perspectives on the future. Strategic Foresight leverages structured methodologies, facilitation and foresight expert engagement to integrate long-term thinking into reports, workshops, strategic planning, partner engagement and flagship initiatives. Working in close collaboration, the Intelligence and Foresight cluster develops tools, reports and platforms that translate complexity into actionable insight for the Forum's communities.

We are looking for a Content and Communications Lead to join the Intelligence and Foresight cluster. The successful candidate will manage the outline, knowledge inputs, editing and delivery timeline for a report on multistakeholder narratives about the future, and develop other content products related to Strategic Intelligence and Foresight. The role also provides broader support to the Strategic Intelligence and Foresight teams in their engagement with Forum teams and external partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile editorial and communications professional who enjoys working across content formats, managing complex projects with multiple contributors, and translating technical or research-heavy material into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Reporting line and how is this role embedded in the wider team?

This role sits at the intersection of editorial production, project management and strategic communications. The position reports to the Head of Digital Strategy & Growth within the Technology and Digital Innovation Group.

What will you be responsible for?

• Develop, project manage and deliver a Forum report bringing together multistakeholder narratives about the future, working closely with the Foresight Team and the Forum’s Global Foresight Network, as well as other internal/external contributors

• Coordinate the editorial calendar, contributor inputs, review cycles and production timeline, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery

• Edit and shape content for tone, clarity, narrative coherence and consistency with Forum style and standards

• Liaise with design and other internal teams to manage the report's production and publication

• Contribute to the development, editing and delivery of a range of other content products (e.g. articles, briefs, explainers, transcripts, video/audio scripts, social content) related to Strategic Intelligence and Foresight

• Contribute to the development, editing and dissemination of communications content and dynamic explainers and onboarding materials that promote and explain the Forum's work on Strategic Intelligence and Foresight to internal and external audiences

• Contribute to the planning and execution of communications strategies (digital, social, internal channels, press materials as relevant) in coordination with the Forum's broader communications and digital teams

• Support the Strategic Intelligence and Foresight teams in their engagement with Forum teams, external partners and other stakeholders, including preparing Transformation Map texts

What core knowledge, skills and experience are we looking to add to our team?

Domain Knowledge and Experience

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. communications, journalism, international relations, political science, or related discipline); advanced degree an asset

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in editorial content development, communications, publishing or a related field, ideally within an international organization, media, think tank or consultancy environment

• Demonstrated experience project managing complex, multi-contributor publications from concept to delivery

• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical material into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences

• Experience developing and executing communications and content dissemination strategies across digital and traditional channels

• Fluency in English required (spoken and written); additional languages an asset

Core Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Collaborative, proactive and able to work effectively across a fast-paced organization

• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to editorial quality

• Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for end-to-end delivery

• Discretion and sound judgement when engaging with senior stakeholders and external partners

Why join us?

Join an independent and impartial organization with over 55 years of connecting leaders to make sense of global challenges and move the world forward together.