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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 in New York is $230,000-250,000.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Why we are recruiting The World Economic Forum is an international organization that brings together leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society to build industry, regional and global agendas, address systemic issues, and improve the state of the world. The Global Industries Team is responsible for building and managing the Forum's 20+ global Industry Communities and for the strategic engagement of Forum Partners from North America and Europe across Industry Communities, the 10 Forum Centres and our Forum events. We are seeking a Head, Media, Entertainment & Sport Industry Community, who will be responsible for working closely with and supporting a community of CEOs and Strategy Officers in the sector to: Explore industry-specific issues and identify and define priorities for the community. Define and implement the industry agenda and explore collaboration opportunities with other sectors and stakeholders, including the public sector. Develop a comprehensive portfolio of activities to deliver value to Forum Partner companies in the media, entertainment & sport sectors. In addition, the Head will oversee the engagement of Forum Partner companies in the media, entertainment & sport sectors (from North America and Europe) across a broad set of Forum activities, including the Industry Community, the 10 Forum Centres and our Forum events, while supporting the Forum’s overall mission. The Head will also take additional responsibilities to oversee and manage a broader cluster, which includes the Information and Communication Technology Industry Community and team, in addition to the Media, Entertainment & Sport one. For the cluster, the Head will provide team leadership, strategic guidance, and managerial support. Reporting Lines & Interactions The Head, Media, Entertainment & Sport Industry Community reports to the Head of Global Industries. Internally, the Head, Media, Entertainment & Sport Industry will work closely with colleagues in the Global Industries Team, Business Strategy and Partner Services, and Global Partner Development (sales) teams, and with the colleagues and teams driving the work of relevant Forum Centres. Externally, she/he will work with Forum Partner and non-Partner companies and with a broad range of stakeholders in governments, academia, and civil society. Breakdown of main responsibilities Manage and support high-level communities (CEOs, Strategy Officers) in the identification of key challenges and opportunities for the sector, and the definition of potential collective action. Explore key issues, define strategic priorities, and develop and drive the agenda of the Industry Community. Carry out deep-dives in specific areas of interest and incubate new potential partnerships and initiatives in collaboration with relevant Forum Centres. Develop and ensure the delivery of successful cross-industry and public-private exchanges through dialogue series. Identify opportunities for both the Industry Community and individual Partners to take active roles in leading transformational initiatives across the Forum Centres and other activities. Partner with the Forum’s Partner Development and Regional teams to manage and grow the global Industry Community, delivering on both retention and growth targets. Engage public figures, civil society, academia, or others in the Forum’s multi-stakeholder network to advance issues relevant to the Industry Community. Lead planning and delivery of relevant global, regional and industry activities and events of the Forum. Ensure each Partner company has a clear engagement strategy and plan in place to deepen its engagement with the Forum. Support senior leadership with guidance, integration, and managerial support direct and indirect reports. Contribute to the overall activities of the Global Industries Team. The successful candidate will be assessed on Successful design and delivery of a coherent strategy for the Industry Community. Impact achieved by the overall Industry Community and contribution towards the impact of collective efforts incubated, launched, and brought to scale through relevant Forum Centres. Performance against targets in terms of numbers/size of the Industry Community (retention and growth) and relevance of organizations actively engaged in the Industry Community. Ability to generate and disseminate new insights to position the Forum at the forefront of the transformation on the media, entertainment & sport industry. Feedback from constituents on the fit of engagement and activities of the Industry Community to their specific needs. Contributions to the broader Global Industries Team and the Forum beyond the industry program. Preferred Requirements and Experience 15+ years of professional experience in the private sector, with developed expertise in the media, entertainment & sport sectors. Understanding of key trends defining the future of the media, entertainment & sport sectors, and of the key socioeconomic and information ecosystems where the industry plays a central role. Strong academic background, including a master’s degree in communications, business, economics, or related disciplines. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders of competing companies into supporting a collective cause and collaborating. Proven track record in conceptualizing, building and leading multi-organization collaborations that deliver impact. Demonstrated ability to work with industry and government leaders at the top executive/minister level, as well as with subject matter experts. Proven agility, with a strong orientation for delivering results while embracing change. Ability to build strong internal relationships and networks within complex organizations and multi-cultural environments. Excellent network-building skills with a passion for cultivating external relationships. Demonstrated ability in coaching and developing teams. Outstanding communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Comfortable with global travel (up to 40%) and proficient in using CRM tools. 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!

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