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Lead, Communications Partnering and Planning

WEFGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:28 Aug 2026Job ID:R4234Posted on:29 Jul 2026
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Overview

Leads integrated communications planning for World Economic Forum priorities, initiatives, reports and events in Geneva. The role advises internal teams, coordinates campaigns across media and engagement functions, manages the institutional calendar and delivers the Annual Report.

Department: Global Communications Group – Strategic Communications and Coordination

Languages

Required: English

Minimum Experience

8 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Serve as strategic communications adviser to assigned Forum centres and teams
  • Lead annual and quarterly integrated communications planning and execution
  • Design and evaluate cross-cutting thematic campaigns
  • Coordinate narratives, messages and delivery across events, media, digital and stakeholder teams
  • Lead development and delivery of the Forum's Annual Report

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, public relations, international relations or a related field
  • Eight years of relevant strategic communications, public relations, campaign or marketing experience
  • Excellent written and verbal English
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional communications planning

Skills

Strategic communicationsCampaign planningStakeholder advisingCross-functional coordinationEditorial planningBrand and reputation judgementWorkshop facilitationWritten and verbal communication

Additional info

  • The source publishes no fixed closing date. The stored deadline is an estimated 30-day refresh window and should not be treated as an official employer deadline.