Head of Content, Scientific Media

Keller Executive Search International

Head of Content leading the content strategy for a scientific media organization. Overseeing a high-performing team to ensure clarity and accuracy in presenting complex scientific topics.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

content strategyeditorial calendarscontent planseditorial judgmentperformance data analysisscientific mediaresearch communicationsacademic publishingscience journalismtechnical content

Soft Skills

people leadershipmanaging distributed teamscommunicationtranslating complex topicsaudience engagementeditorial integritystrategic partnershipsremote work adaptabilitybalancing quality and growthdecision-making