Improving the state of the world requires a collaborative effort. At the World Economic Forum, we engage global leaders to shape agendas and drive collective action.
Digital Editor Role
We are seeking an experienced digital editor to join our Global Communications Group. The successful candidate will have razor-sharp writing skills and excellent editorial judgement, with a special knowledge of international economics and its impact on the world.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop compelling economics-focused written content for the Forum's owned media channels, ensuring newsworthiness and relevance.
* Ideate and curate multimedia content across various formats, including podcasts and videos.
* Use data visualization tools to bring economic research to life through creative storytelling.
* Co-ordinate content creation campaigns, managing deadlines and quality standards.
* Work in the organization's CMS to create engaging digital experiences, formatting and tagging content correctly.
* Create social media copy to promote written and audio content, optimising performance through analytics.
Requirements and Experience
* Relevant writing and journalism experience, ideally on an economics beat, with 5-7 years of experience.
* A sound understanding of economics and international affairs, with proven experience writing on related topics.
* Ability to pitch topical ideas and develop angles with authors to create compelling features and analyses.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and experience managing relationships in a complex environment.
About the Forum
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and influence to improve the state of the world. We are committed to building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action.