Communications Specialist, Foundations

Overview

Prepare communication products and lead editorial calendars for digital channels to showcase the impact of the Young Global Leaders Foundation and the Global Shapers Community.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare communication products for different audiences, including delegation communications, newsletters, participant communications and other editorial materials.
• Lead the editorial calendar and content creation across digital channels, including social media, websites, newsletters and Salesforce Marketing Campaigns, leveraging AI-enabled tools and other emerging digital technologies to enhance content creation, workflow efficiency and audience engagement.
• Develop and execute communications campaigns that showcase the impact, initiatives and leadership of the Young Global Leaders Foundation and the Global Shapers Community.
• Identify, develop and amplify compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of both communities, translating complex initiatives and leadership insights into engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate communications before, during and after major Foundation convenings and milestones, ensuring consistent messaging and timely delivery across channels.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across the Foundations team, Global Programming Group, Global Communications Group, Centres, Regional Teams and other colleagues to source content, coordinate communications activities and amplify community achievements.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of communications activities across digital channels, using insights and analytics to continuously improve content, audience engagement and communications effectiveness.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, branding and editorial quality across all communications in accordance with the Forum's editorial and brand standards, acting as a custodian of the Forum's, the Young Global Leaders Foundation's and the Global Shapers Community's reputations.
• Support the continuous development of communications approaches by identifying opportunities to strengthen audience engagement, enhance storytelling and improve the effectiveness of communication products and channels.

Required Experience

Hands-on professional experience in communications for a global audience. Demonstrated experience developing engaging editorial content and managing communications across multiple digital channels. Demonstrated interest in emerging digital communications trends, including the effective and responsible use of AI-enabled tools for content creation, communications and audience engagement.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, media, business, economics or another relevant discipline.

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