Head of Content, Communications

American Psychological Association

Head of Content leading the comprehensive content strategy for the American Psychological Association. Overseeing storytelling across diverse platforms and leveraging AI for audience engagement.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $214,500 - $334,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and orchestrate the organization’s comprehensive content strategy
Shape how the story of psychology is told to diverse audiences
Ensure cohesive, mission-aligned storytelling across all organizational communications
Leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to optimize content production
Drive measurable impact and explore revenue-generating content opportunities
Report directly to the Chief Communications and Membership Officer (CCMO)
Supervise content development and production teams
Ensure strategic alignment, operational excellence, and high-quality storytelling across platforms
Establish and evolve a comprehensive content strategy that meets the organization’s mission and goals
Define unified messaging frameworks that scale across diverse audiences
Identify and develop revenue-generating content opportunities across platforms and formats
Guide content leaders in strategy for public-facing digital channels
Lead and develop high-performing teams across functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree in communications, journalism, or related field strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications and content leadership
Proven track record of optimizing multichannel content operations for complex organizations with multiple stakeholder groups
Demonstrated experience managing senior-level teams and creating work environments that bring out employees’ best
Demonstrated experience in setting and driving organizational content vision
Experience translating complex scientific and clinical subject matter for diverse audiences
Track record of building scalable content processes across distributed teams
Demonstrated expertise in leveraging AI and automation tools for content production, audience management, and personalization at scale
Experience developing content strategies that generate revenue or measurable business outcomes
Proficiency in content management systems, digital publishing platforms, and workflow collaboration technologies
Expertise in AI-powered tools for content production, audience intelligence, and personalization at scale
Experience with analytics, performance measurement, and data visualization platforms
Familiarity with social media management, digital marketing, and project management tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Outpatient mental health benefit
Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
Family/Medical Leave
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
More.

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Hard Skills & Tools

content strategycontent developmentcontent productionmultichannel content operationsaudience managementdata visualizationanalyticsrevenue-generating contentstorytellingcontent optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentstrategic alignmentoperational excellencecommunicationcollaborationcreativityproblem-solvingadaptabilityvision setting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeAdvanced degree in communicationsAdvanced degree in journalism