Publications Editor (80%)

Application Deadline:

20-06-2026

Grade:Grade 7

Job Category:Professional

Contract Type:

Monthly Salary:

CHF8024

The WTO seeks to attract and retain staff members offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity and to build an organization that is representative of the Members and People it serves. As an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, the WTO gives full regard to competence and welcome applications from qualified candidates irrespective of age, disability status, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, social origin or any other characteristic. Applications from non-represented Members (link) are particularly encouraged for all positions.

Working to tight deadlines, review/edit content for WTO publications and co-publications with other IGOs. Edit text to ensure it is accessible to a non-specialist audience, conveys key messages, is well-crafted for the needs of its audience and conforms with WTO editorial style standards. Liaise with originating divisions to develop the draft content to the required standard, to ensure editorial consistency, and to address areas of political sensitivity.

Oversee the production of a variety of publications, liaising with authors and designers to ensure publications are produced on time and to the highest standards. Duties include drawing up a production schedule, creating a design brief, working with the authors to develop/edit the draft text, overseeing the design/proofing process and ensuring publications are produced on time.

Additional Information:

Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.

The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.

Applicants may be required to sit a written examination.

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time – stated in the vacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The WTO is a non-smoking environment.