Head Of Content Jobs

Head Of Content jobs are open across media, SaaS, e-commerce, healthcare, and agencies, from senior manager to VP level, with specializations in editorial strategy, content operations, and brand storytelling. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles55+
Top stateNew York
Top employerRippling
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type69% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Harvey
Head of Content & Strategy
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Harvey
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Head of Content & Strategy
Harvey
San Francisco, California
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Marketing
Content Marketing
Social Media Management
$208k - $282k/yr
On-Site
None

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State Street
Global Head of Content and Thought Leadership
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State Street
Added 2mo ago
Global Head of Content and Thought Leadership
State Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Content & Communications
Marketing
Content Marketing
Communications
Growth Marketing
$110k - $208k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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State Street
Global Head of Content and Thought Leadership, VPIII - State Street Investment Management
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State Street
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Global Head of Content and Thought Leadership, VPIII - State Street Investment Management
State Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Marketing
Content Marketing
Brand Marketing
On-Site
Associate's

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State Street
Head of Content Operations, VP I - State Street Investment Management
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State Street
Added 3mo ago
Head of Content Operations, VP I - State Street Investment Management
State Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Content & Communications
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Associate's

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Harvey
Head of Content & Strategy
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Harvey
Added 3mo ago
Head of Content & Strategy
Harvey
New York
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Marketing
Content Marketing
Social Media Management
Brand Marketing
$282k/yr
On-Site
None

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Head Of Content Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Rippling
    Rippling5
  • State Street
    State Street4
  • Goldman Sachs
    Goldman Sachs2
  • Harvey
    Harvey2
  • Meta
    Meta2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software21
  • Investment & Asset Management5
  • Banking & Financial Services4
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Science & Research4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in head of content jobs.

  • 7 or more years of content experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
  • Proven experience owning an editorial calendar and content strategy across multiple channels
  • Strong SEO knowledge including keyword strategy, content architecture, and performance measurement
  • Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress, Contentful, or similar platforms
  • Experience managing and developing a team of writers, editors, or content strategists
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field

Tips for Your Head Of Content Job Search

Quantify your editorial impact clearly

Hiring teams want to see what your content programs moved, not just what you managed. Reframe your resume bullets around outcomes: organic traffic growth, content-to-pipeline attribution, team headcount you grew, or publication cadence you scaled.

Build a portfolio beyond writing samples

A head of content role is a leadership position, so your portfolio should showcase strategy docs, editorial calendars, content frameworks, and briefs you developed, not just polished articles. Show the thinking behind the output, not only the output itself.

Target openings that match your content model

Head of content roles vary widely: some are pure editorial, others blend SEO, demand generation, or product marketing. Filter openings by reading the reporting structure. If you report to the CMO, expect brand and pipeline accountability. If you report to the CPO, expect product-led content priorities.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists head of content openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a content audit as an interview asset

Many head of content interviews include a take-home exercise or case study around auditing existing content. Arrive ready with a framework you've used before: how you'd assess quality, identify gaps, and prioritize what to fix first for business impact.

Negotiate scope alongside salary

When an offer comes, get clarity on headcount authority, budget ownership, and whether the role includes managing freelancers or agencies. Content leaders often find the title is senior but the resources are thin, so align on those specifics before you accept.

Head Of Content Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most head of contents?

The companies hiring the most head of contents right now include Rippling, State Street, and Goldman Sachs, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest at growth-stage SaaS companies, digital media brands, and large e-commerce organizations building out in-house content teams.

How many head of content jobs are remote?

About 31% of head of content openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible senior marketing roles available. Sub-specializations in SEO-driven content and digital editorial tend to have the highest concentration of fully remote openings compared to brand or multimedia-focused roles.

How do you become a head of content?

Most head of content professionals move into the role after leading a content team as a manager or senior strategist. The path typically involves building deep expertise in one content discipline, such as SEO, editorial, or social, then expanding your scope to own strategy across channels. Demonstrating business impact, not just content volume, is what separates candidates who advance to the head level from those who stay in individual contributor roles.

Can you get hired as a head of content with limited leadership experience?

Getting hired as a head of content with limited leadership experience is possible at smaller companies or early-stage startups that are building a content function from scratch. In those environments, being the first or only content hire means you'll lead by default. To compensate for a thin management resume, show evidence of cross-functional influence: campaigns you drove without direct authority, freelancers or agencies you directed, or strategic frameworks that shaped how others created content.

What does the head of content interview process look like?

The head of content interview process typically runs across three to four rounds. An initial screening with a recruiter or HR contact is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your strategic experience and leadership philosophy. From there, expect a panel interview with marketing or product stakeholders and almost always a take-home assignment asking you to audit existing content or draft a content strategy for a hypothetical scenario. Final rounds often involve a presentation to senior leadership.

Where can I find and apply to head of content jobs?

You can find and apply to head of content jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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