(position may be based in New York or Geneva)
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 $90,000-$100,000 in New York.
The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
The Global Communications Group is the central Forum team dedicated to communications with the public, media, stakeholders, and staff in relation to the Forum’s mission. Through multiple channels, the Group is responsible for communicating the work of the Forum and its constituents, reaching, growing, engaging and inspiring diverse and interested audiences. The Forum Global Communication group is composed of four key functions: Communication Strategy and Coordination, Public Engagement, Media Engagement, and Stakeholder and Staff Engagement. It is searching for an experienced and dynamic ‘Creative Producer’ to join the Public Engagement Video & Design team and support our daily video production operations.
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The role will report to the Lead Producer. Internally, it will liaise with key counterparts from the broader Global Communications Group team as well as other Forum teams and external stakeholders. The role will also require managing relationships with external creative talents and freelancers as well as guiding them on projects and event productions.
Key responsibilities
Pitch video stories, turning complex topics into engaging video storytelling for our various audiences, ranging from a wide and global public audience to a smaller group of C-suite executives
Write scripts, produce short and long form videos, and shoot and work with DOPs as required, overseeing the end-to-end production process for both short form and long form videos
Strong voiceover skills with a clear, engaging narrative style
Conduct video interviews with internal staff and external stakeholders on a wide breadth of topics
Brief and collaborate with video editors, motion graphic designers, sound engineers, script writers, producers and external production partners as required and across multiple productions at the same time
Conduct in-depth editorial research and fact-checking on a broad range of topics.
Collaborate closely with different units of the Global Communications Group (GCG) and the in-house teams to brainstorm video stories ideas, and deliver end product
Contribute to the editorial vision and publishing strategies of Global Communication Group, maximizing the Forum communication impact.
Support the Video & Design production and content capture activities both in-house and at Forum events.
Support managing video content storage and archiving, including metadata and file transfers.
Assist with setup of video, lighting, and audio equipment as required.
The successful candidate will be assessed on
Sharp editorial mindset with ample experience pitching engaging video stories and bringing complex topics to life for a wide audience.
Comfortable interviewing high-profile figures and liaising with organizations with differing priorities and needs.
Understanding of online news cycles and social media audiences and trends
Track record of shooting b-roll and short videos
Team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and across time zones when needed
Ability to take charge in stressful situations and under tight deadlines, and exercise sound editorial judgment regardless of the environment.
Proven video production acumen of different types of videos and track record of effective problem-solving in a wide range of video production scenarios.
Aptitude for working independently, willingness to take on new challenges.
Able to be representing the Forum in interactions with external stakeholders
Strong understanding of the Forum’s mission and impact.
Bonus if well-versed in economic and society topics
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications, and at least 5 years of experience in creating quality video content that reach a wide audience
Track record of pitching and producing different types of videos – from short ones reaching a wide audience on social platforms to longer form and more in-depth ones
Track record of being able to do professional voice over
Creative and technical command of cameras, lenses, lighting, sound, and post-production processes.
Highly organized, works well in fast-paced environment and can stay focused under pressure
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent expertise in overseeing the entire production process of various types of videos including overseeing mixed techniques animation content
Experience working with DOPs
Solid video editing skills. Good working knowledge of editing tools like Adobe Premiere, After Effects & Photoshop. Plus, if the candidate knows Frame.io, transcriptions apps and AI tools.
Experience creating and improving workflow processes.
Availability for travel on Forum business.
Proven skill in fostering team collaboration, leading cross-functional groups to achieve production objectives.
Exceptional aesthetic sensibility and a discerning eye, grounded in a strong visual culture and deep understanding of visual arts and design principles, to produce compelling visual content.
Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!