Job Title: Curation Lead

Organization: TEDxZurich
Location: Zurich, Switzerland (primarily remotely)
Job Type: Volunteering

Do you have a passion for ideas worth spreading?

Are you excited about shaping an event that inspires, educates, and sparks meaningful conversations? TEDxZurich is looking for a Curation Lead to head our Speakers Team, guiding both the team and speakers to bring powerful ideas to the stage.

TEDxZurich is part of the global TEDx program, a self-organized initiative that brings people together to share ideas that matter, combining TED Talk videos and live speakers to ignite deep discussion and connection. 

Position Overview

As Curation Lead, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the content of TEDxZurich’s events. This is more than just organizing speakers—it’s about curating groundbreaking ideas, crafting compelling narratives, and ensuring each talk aligns with TED’s mission of inspiring change. 

You will manage a team that sources speakers, provides coaching, and ensures every speaker is fully prepared to deliver a TED-worthy talk. If you have an eye for impactful ideas, a love for storytelling, and enjoy mentoring others, this role is for you!

What you’ll do

As Curation Lead, you will lead and coordinate the Speakers Team to:

Define the Speaker Lineup & the Event’s Theme: Set the overarching theme and actively seek out diverse, thought-provoking speakers whose ideas align with TEDxZurich’s vision.

Guide Speakers from Start to Stage: Support speakers through selection, coaching, and rehearsals, helping them refine their message, structure, and delivery. 

Oversee Coaching & Rehearsals: Organize structured coaching sessions, facilitate feedback rounds, and ensure speakers are confident and well-prepared.

Manage Speaker Logistics & Communication: Coordinate with the team to handle speaker agreements, bios, marketing details, travel arrangement, and other event logistics, ensuring a seamless experience.

Support Event Execution & Post-Event Contributions: Ensure smooth speaker coordination on the event day, review final talk recordings, and assist with submissions to TED.

Who you are

• A natural curator – You have a keen sense for what makes a talk compelling, inspiring, and impactful.
• An excellent communicator & mentor – You can guide and support both the speakers and your team through the process.
• A strong leader – You enjoy managing a team, setting direction, and motivating others.
• Organized & proactive – You thrive in managing multiple responsibilities, ensuring the team meets deadlines.
• Passionate about ideas & storytelling – You believe in the power of ideas to spark change and want to shape the event’s narrative.
• Background in content curation, public speaking, journalism, communications, or event production is a plus.
• Commitment

As a key leadership role, this position requires an average of 5-7 hours per week, increasing to 10-15+ hours per week in the final months leading up to the event.

TEDxZurich is a volunteer-driven initiative, and we rely on committed individuals who can dedicate their time to leading their team and ensuring the event’s success.

Why join TEDxZurich?

Lead a team to curate a TEDx event, shaping conversations that inspire action.

Work with incredible speakers—scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, and changemakers.

Develop leadership, storytelling, and public speaking coaching skills.

Be part of a passionate team that thrives on creativity and collaboration.

Gain unique experience with a globally recognized organization.

Ready to shape the stage?

We’re looking for someone who loves ideas, believes in the power of storytelling, and is eager to lead a team in crafting an unforgettable TEDx experience. 

Interested? Apply now by sending your CV and a short paragraph on why this role excites you to info@tedxzurich.com