Head of Media Strategy and Operations

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

As we continue to expand our reach and impact, we are seeking a strategic and operationally-minded Head of Media Strategy & Operations to drive cross-functional alignment, unlock growth opportunities, and operationalize key business initiatives across content, media, and revenue-generating platforms.

The Head of Media Strategy & Operations is responsible for aligning Rolling Stone’s editorial and commercial strategies with operational excellence across digital platforms, content partnerships, analytics, media planning, and go-to-market execution. This leader will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership and a central hub for operationalizing key projects and initiatives that drive audience growth, engagement, and revenue.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution
• Partner with CCO and executive team to define and operationalize Rolling Stone’s growth strategy across editorial, media, and commercial functions.
• Lead business planning cycles, performance tracking, and strategic prioritization across departments.
• Translate strategic goals into detailed execution plans with clear owners, KPIs, and timelines.

Media Strategy
• Oversee the holistic media strategy for Rolling Stone, including content distribution, audience development, paid media, and channel optimization.
• Lead the development of cross-platform campaigns (digital, video, social, audio, print, etc.) in collaboration with editorial, sales, and marketing teams.
• Align media strategy with audience insights and content performance to ensure the right stories reach the right audience at scale.

Business Operations
• Build and optimize internal workflows, campaign operations, and team structures to support integrated storytelling and monetization strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology platforms that support campaign delivery, audience tracking, and ad operations.
• Drive process improvements across pre-sale and post-sale operations, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.

Analytics & Performance
• Lead development and implementation of performance dashboards, business reporting, and forecasting models across media and revenue teams.
• Use data to inform and adjust strategic direction, resource allocation, and campaign effectiveness.
• Partner with product and audience development teams to assess media trends and opportunities for innovation.

Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate with editorial, product, sales, marketing, events, and finance teams to align goals, timelines, and operational plans.
• Serve as a key liaison between the creative/editorial vision and the operational mechanics that bring campaigns to life.

Requirements:
• 10 years of experience in media, publishing, digital strategy, or operations–ideally within a high-growth, content-driven brand.
• Strong background in media planning, audience development, content strategy, or marketing operations.
• Proven success leading complex projects across cross-functional teams and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Highly analytical and organized, with experience in reporting, forecasting, and process improvement.
• Deep understanding of the digital content and media landscape, including monetization models, platform trends, and audience behaviors.
• Experience with tools such as Looker, Tableau, Google Analytics, Salesforce, or media campaign systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across editorial and commercial lines.
• Passion for storytelling, culture, and the evolving role of media in society.