Communicaitons Manager & Editor
Location: Zurich (100% FTE)
Start date: 1 December or by agreement
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Geneva Association's
Communications Manager & Editor
is a key contributor to the organisation's editorial and content operations. This multifaceted role involves overseeing the full editorial lifecycle of the academic journal,
The Geneva Papers
, managing and elevating the quality and reach of Geneva Association research outputs, and guiding our digital and communications presence. The role demands excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, as well as the ability to anticipate needs and proactively shape workflows and outputs to meet organisational goals.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager & Editor is based out of Zurich, Switzerland, with the possibility to work from home two days per week.
ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role is structured across four areas:
1. Academic Journal Management (35%)
: Lead the editorial process for our peer-reviewed journal,
The Geneva Papers
, including managing submissions, coordinating peer reviews, and ensuring timely publication in close collaboration with the journal's Editor-in-Chief.
2. Research Editing & Translations (25%)
: Edit research reports for clarity and consistency; oversee multilingual translations to ensure broader dissemination in target markets (China, Japan).
3. Digital Communications (20%)
: With the Digital Content & Design Manager, own the creation and scheduling of digital content across social, email, and web channels, ensuring consistency and relevance. Identify opportunities for content innovation and recommend new approaches based on performance data.
4. Content Development & Editorial Support (20%)
: Write and/or refine a wide range of content – including press releases, event and marketing content, conference summaries, and newsletters – ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the organisation's voice and goals.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
* Strategic communicator
– Brings a clear, audience-focused perspective to content planning and messaging, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and communication priorities.
- Editorial leadership
– Demonstrates strong editorial judgement and attention to detail across academic and non-academic content; sets and upholds high standards of clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Proactive and forward-thinking
– Anticipates needs, identifies content opportunities, and takes initiative to move projects forward, advising senior leadership as needed.
- Collaborative partner
– Works effectively with researchers, translators, and communications colleagues to bring complex ideas to life in accessible formats.
- Adaptable and insights-driven
– Adjusts content strategies based on audience feedback, analytics, and emerging trends in digital and academic communications.
- Mission-aligned
– Brings intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in the organisation's work and its broader policy, research, or societal relevance.
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Native-level English proficiency
, with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats.
- Familiarity
with online editorial management systems
(e.g. Springer).
- Comfortable with digital content planning tools
(e.g. content calendars, email platforms, social media schedulers), and an understanding of analytics-informed content strategy.
Interested candidates should send their CV and an accompanying cover letter to
by
26 September 2025
.
Finalists will be asked to participate in an interview and short editing test.
The envisioned start date is 1 December 2025 or by agreement.
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