Communications Specialist – Foundations

About the role

The Foundations team at the World Economic Forum is seeking a Communications Specialist to create and manage editorial content for the Young Global Leaders Foundation and the Global Shapers Community. Based in Geneva, the role reports to the Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders and works closely with global programming and communications groups.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare communication products for diverse audiences, including newsletters, delegation briefings, participant updates and other editorial materials.
• Lead the editorial calendar and produce content for digital channels such as social media, websites, newsletters and Salesforce Marketing Cloud campaigns, leveraging AI‑enabled tools.
• Develop and execute communications campaigns that highlight the impact and initiatives of the Young Global Leaders Foundation and Global Shapers Community.
• Coordinate messaging before, during and after major convenings, ensuring consistency and timely delivery across all channels.
• Monitor performance metrics and use analytics to continuously improve audience engagement and content effectiveness.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, media, business, economics or a related field.
• Professional experience in global communications, with a proven track record of creating engaging editorial content across multiple digital platforms.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling abilities, capable of translating complex initiatives into clear narratives.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills, able to work across the Foundations team, programming groups and regional centres.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience with Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud or comparable digital communications platforms.