Specialist, Event Editorial

Please Note: This role requires the ability to work on site 3 days per week per company policy. The annual salary range for this role is $80,000-85,000 in New York. Reporting Lines & Interactions This role will report to the Head/Deputy-Head of Event Editorial within the Global Programming Group. It works closely with the Forum’s core thematic impact teams (Centres) and provides a holistic view of Forum impact priorities, stays knowledgeable about the latest issues, and identifies cross‑thematic collaboration opportunities. Within the Global Programming Group, the role collaborates with the Event Management, Event Design, Strategy, and Engagement units. Breakdown Of Main Responsibilities Ensure that all Forum events meet a uniform standard of excellence by developing and socializing programme design frameworks, structures, processes, and tools. Support and co‑lead collaboration with thematic Centres and other teams to scan emerging issues, identify relevant experts, and shape a programme that delivers on Forum’s strategic priorities. Lead the programme development and speaker selection processes for institutional events, balancing impact priorities, partnership goals, inclusion targets, and audience interests. Ensure live session delivery for virtual and in‑person events. Support the editorial process by scanning for emerging issues and engaging relevant experts to stay abreast of the latest developments in each thematic portfolio. Successful Candidate will be assessed on Stewarding the Forum’s institutional events, providing consistent thematic architecture and event processes, and ensuring that all events meet a uniform standard of excellence. Close collaboration with colleagues beyond the Global Programming Group, including thematic Centres, Global Communications Group, and business engagement functions. Developing a strong understanding of the Forum’s mission and aligning event content with platform impact priorities. Conducting thorough post‑event debriefs of the editorial process, demonstrating a keen interest for innovation and improvement. Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, including verbal and written communication and presentations to internal and external audiences. Close collaboration with the broader Forum ecosystem, and ability to navigate the complexity of a matrix organization. Ensuring that programme development milestones are articulated consistently and regularly shared with internal and external stakeholders. Developing a strong understanding of the Forum’s mission and regularly monitoring the landscape to engage foremost experts in specific fields. Preferred Requirements And Experience 4+ years of relevant professional experience, including programme development targeting a global audience, ideally engaging business, government, and non‑profit audiences in international environments. Passion for and demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate complex issues to diverse audiences. Advanced university degree in business, media, communications, economics, journalism, or other relevant fields. Proven track record of project management and coordination, and negotiation skills. A problem‑solving mindset and proven experience at identifying the strategically salient questions and marshalling the data required to answer them. Excellent team collaboration, relationship development, and operational skills. Experience thriving in a multicultural work setting that is highly collaborative and fast‑paced; flexibility and the ability to embrace ambiguity is a must. Fluency in English, with excellent written, digital, and verbal communication skills; knowledge of other languages would be an asset. Mastery of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with Salesforce is a significant plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Economic Forum