Head of Content, Scientific Media #0504CG

1 hour, 21 minutes ago
Full-time
Executive
Technical Writing and Documentation
Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search is a leading global headhunting and recruitment firm with a presence in 48 countries. We specialize in finding quality leaders to drive business success through retained executive search and a range of curated services, includin...

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Description

  • Lead the organization’s content strategy across science, research, emerging technology, climate, health, and related subject areas.
  • Oversee editors, writers, freelancers, contributors, and content producers.
  • Develop editorial calendars, commissioning priorities, and cross-platform content plans.
  • Partner with audience, product, and marketing teams to grow readership, engagement, and loyalty.
  • Ensure all content meets high standards for accuracy, credibility, accessibility, and editorial integrity.
  • Identify new content opportunities, formats, expert contributors, and strategic partnerships.
  • Use audience insights and performance data to strengthen editorial decision-making.
  • Oversee content across digital publishing, newsletters, long-form features, multimedia, and special editorial projects.

Requirements

  • Senior editorial, content, or publishing leadership experience.
  • Background in scientific media, specialist publishing, research communications, academic publishing, science journalism, or technical content.
  • Strong people leadership skills with experience managing distributed teams.
  • Excellent editorial judgment and ability to translate complex topics for informed general audiences.
  • Comfort working in a remote-first environment.
  • Ability to balance editorial quality with audience growth and digital performance.
  • Experience shaping content for digital publishing, newsletters, long-form features, multimedia, or special editorial projects.
  • Experience using audience insights and performance data to inform editorial decisions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Fully remote work setup stipend.
  • Flexible PTO.
  • Annual professional development allowance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • $145,000 to $170,000 base salary, plus performance bonus eligibility.

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