Head of Content, Communications

American Psychological Association

Head of Content orchestrating the content strategy for the American Psychological Association. Shaping communication narratives for diverse stakeholders and optimizing engagement through innovative technologies.

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 storytelling for diverse audiences including members, media, and policymakers
Drive adoption of emerging technologies for content production and engagement
Supervise content development and production teams for strategic alignment
Lead high-performing teams in content, public affairs, and media relations

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
Demonstrated experience managing senior-level teams and creating work environments that bring out employees’ best
Experience translating complex scientific and clinical subject matter for diverse audiences
Track record of building scalable content processes across distributed teams
Expertise in leveraging AI and automation tools for content production and audience management

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

content strategycontent productionmultichannel content operationscontent developmentcontent engagementAI toolsautomation toolsstorytellingscalable content processesaudience management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementstrategic alignmentcommunicationcollaborationcreativityproblem-solvingadaptabilitymentoringemployee engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree in communicationsadvanced degree in journalism