Overview
The role drives proactive communications planning for the Forum’s priority initiatives, events, and products, serving as a primary communications advisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with a portfolio of Forum Centres, event teams and other functions, serving as a primary communications advisor.
- Lead annual and quarterly communications planning, developing integrated communications plans for key initiatives, reports, campaigns and milestones.
- Design, lead and evaluate cross-cutting thematic campaigns.
- Maintain and evolve the institutional communications calendar.
- Lead communications planning for the Forum's events.
- Coordinate implementation across media, public engagement, digital and stakeholder communications teams.
- Provide strategic guidance on editorial planning and brand application.
- Develop and facilitate workshops, planning sessions and communications briefings.
- Lead the development and delivery of the Forum's Annual Report.
- Monitor emerging communications practices and digital trends.
Required Experience
At least 8 years of relevant experience in strategic communications, public relations, campaigns or marketing, gained in-house, within an agency, or in another relevant environment. Coordinating cross-functional communications planning, including editorial calendars and content formats, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, reputation objectives and performance metrics.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, or a related field. Candidates who have pursued alternative learning pathways, including digital certifications and other professional accreditations, are encouraged to apply.
