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Content and Communications Lead, Intelligence & Foresight

WEFGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:ProfessionalEst. deadline:~ 2 Sep 2026Job ID:R4235Posted on:3 Aug 2026
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Overview

Leads editorial delivery and strategic communications for the Forum’s Intelligence and Foresight work, turning research and multistakeholder perspectives into clear reports. The role manages contributors, production schedules and dissemination across articles, briefings, scripts, social channels and partner engagement.

Department: Intelligence and Foresight Cluster

Languages

Required: English

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a multistakeholder report about the future
  • Coordinate editorial calendars, contributor inputs and review cycles
  • Edit complex material for clarity, coherence and Forum standards
  • Manage report design, production and publication with internal teams
  • Create articles, briefs, explainers, transcripts and multimedia scripts
  • Develop communications and onboarding materials for foresight initiatives
  • Plan communications across digital, social, internal and press channels
  • Prepare content supporting partner and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

  • University degree in communications, journalism, international relations, political science or a related field
  • At least five to seven years of experience in editorial content, communications, publishing or a related field
  • Experience managing complex multi-contributor publications from concept to delivery
  • Excellent English writing, editing and storytelling skills
  • Experience developing content dissemination strategies across digital and traditional channels

Skills

Editorial LeadershipContent StrategyPublication ManagementStorytellingStrategic CommunicationsCopy EditingStakeholder EngagementProject Management

Additional info

  • Six-month temporary contract with an immediate start
  • No fixed closing date was published; deadline is an estimated refresh window
  • Reports to the Head of Digital Strategy and Growth