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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Ford Foundation is seeking a Head of Media Relations and Executive Communications to lead the Foundation’s proactive institutional press strategy and executive positioning.
In this high-impact role, you will champion the Foundation’s brand, amplify its voice in critical global dialogues, and advance its social justice mission through compelling narratives across earned and owned media.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, the Head of Media Relations and Executive Communications will perform the following and related responsibilities:
- Develop annual plans and coordinate media partnership/sponsorship engagements.
- Cultivate strong relationships with domestic and international media to secure positive coverage for the president, executive leadership, and the foundation that advances Ford’s mission.
- Proactively pitch and place media stories to raise the profile of the Ford Foundation and its initiatives and grants.
- Work with the External Affairs team and Strategic Communications Officers to respond promptly to all routine media inquiries (non-crisis related).
- Write and disseminate press releases for significant grants, institutional news, and other key foundation projects.
- Spearhead positioning strategies for executive leadership, primarily the President, as well as operations and program vice presidents- by drafting op-eds, preparing spokespeople for interviews and speeches, and driving targeted press and social outreach.
- Design and execute structured media training plans to prepare foundation spokespeople for public engagements and press appearances.
- Coordinate with the Sr. Strategic Communications Officer to ensure alignment with strategies for the Office of the Vice President of International Programs and the Office of the Vice President of U.S. Programs.
- Oversee the media relations budget and vendor relationships related to media outreach and media tracking platforms.
- Collaborate with Creative and Engagement, and Insights teams to support, leverage, and amplify earned media results and social media efforts.
- Educate and update foundation staff on media outcomes, data-driven performance metrics, and communications best practices.
- Consult with the Director of External Affairs, Director of Strategic Communications, and VP of Communications on media strategies for non-routine issues.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- At least eight years of strategic communications experience, with a significant background in the nonprofit and/or public sector, and a strong commitment to mission-driven work.
- Prior experience at a public relations, strategic communications, or public affairs agency advising corporate or executive leadership is highly desirable
- Extensive experience in communications planning, message development for a wide variety of audiences, media relations, and sensitive issues management on both domestic and international fronts.
- Excels at balancing two different accountabilities: an ability to work with executive leadership to develop communication strategies that help advance their institutional objectives, and managing day-to-day media relations duties.
- Excellent grasp of the evolving media landscape and the political, cultural, and economic impact of the changing landscape on non-profit communications.
- Thorough familiarity with agenda-setting media organizations and journalists, both in the US and globally.
- Familiarity and comfort with key focus areas including democracy, economic inclusion, advancing human dignity, and social justice.
- Proven ability to build and expand organizational mission through smart, strategic media engagement and story placements for its principals and the foundation in the news and on social media.
- Deep, existing relationships with major journalists, producers, and editors and ability to cultivate and secure major press stories, mentions, op-eds, and media partnerships.
- Proven experience guiding leadership on both proactive and defensive press strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to craft compelling messages for different audiences, proven success implementing creative media plans, assessing and responding effectively to high-profile situations.
- True passion for writing and communicating in clear, compelling, and impactful ways that serve a mission-driven institution.
- High political acumen, impeccable discretion, and sound judgment in high-profile situations.
- Ways of working and engaging that align with the Foundation’s mission, core values, and commitment to creating a culture of excellence.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical work experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copy machine/printer.
The Ford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the Foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact, talentacquisitionhr@fordfoundation.org.
SALARY: The Ford Foundation is committed to salary transparency. The minimum salary for this position is $181,000 and the maximum is $200,000. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of this range. A candidate’s relevant experience and our commitment to internal equity determine the final offer. We review global compensation regularly to ensure market competitiveness and equity. The hiring range for this position has been carefully crafted to align with the market.
LOCATION: This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: This is a permanent position.
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WORKING AT FORD
Commitment to creating a culture where everyone feels respected
A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies offer colleagues the opportunity to engage in meaningful ways and the space to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Professional development and ample opportunities to build your expertise and expand your network
Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day
Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days
Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities
Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. The Ford Foundation does not discriminate against formerly incarcerated individuals.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Ford Foundation is seeking a Head of Media Relations and Executive Communications to lead the Foundation’s proactive institutional press strategy and executive positioning.
In this high-impact role, you will champion the Foundation’s brand, amplify its voice in critical global dialogues, and advance its social justice mission through compelling narratives across earned and owned media.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, the Head of Media Relations and Executive Communications will perform the following and related responsibilities:
- Develop annual plans and coordinate media partnership/sponsorship engagements.
- Cultivate strong relationships with domestic and international media to secure positive coverage for the president, executive leadership, and the foundation that advances Ford’s mission.
- Proactively pitch and place media stories to raise the profile of the Ford Foundation and its initiatives and grants.
- Work with the External Affairs team and Strategic Communications Officers to respond promptly to all routine media inquiries (non-crisis related).
- Write and disseminate press releases for significant grants, institutional news, and other key foundation projects.
- Spearhead positioning strategies for executive leadership, primarily the President, as well as operations and program vice presidents- by drafting op-eds, preparing spokespeople for interviews and speeches, and driving targeted press and social outreach.
- Design and execute structured media training plans to prepare foundation spokespeople for public engagements and press appearances.
- Coordinate with the Sr. Strategic Communications Officer to ensure alignment with strategies for the Office of the Vice President of International Programs and the Office of the Vice President of U.S. Programs.
- Oversee the media relations budget and vendor relationships related to media outreach and media tracking platforms.
- Collaborate with Creative and Engagement, and Insights teams to support, leverage, and amplify earned media results and social media efforts.
- Educate and update foundation staff on media outcomes, data-driven performance metrics, and communications best practices.
- Consult with the Director of External Affairs, Director of Strategic Communications, and VP of Communications on media strategies for non-routine issues.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- At least eight years of strategic communications experience, with a significant background in the nonprofit and/or public sector, and a strong commitment to mission-driven work.
- Prior experience at a public relations, strategic communications, or public affairs agency advising corporate or executive leadership is highly desirable
- Extensive experience in communications planning, message development for a wide variety of audiences, media relations, and sensitive issues management on both domestic and international fronts.
- Excels at balancing two different accountabilities: an ability to work with executive leadership to develop communication strategies that help advance their institutional objectives, and managing day-to-day media relations duties.
- Excellent grasp of the evolving media landscape and the political, cultural, and economic impact of the changing landscape on non-profit communications.
- Thorough familiarity with agenda-setting media organizations and journalists, both in the US and globally.
- Familiarity and comfort with key focus areas including democracy, economic inclusion, advancing human dignity, and social justice.
- Proven ability to build and expand organizational mission through smart, strategic media engagement and story placements for its principals and the foundation in the news and on social media.
- Deep, existing relationships with major journalists, producers, and editors and ability to cultivate and secure major press stories, mentions, op-eds, and media partnerships.
- Proven experience guiding leadership on both proactive and defensive press strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to craft compelling messages for different audiences, proven success implementing creative media plans, assessing and responding effectively to high-profile situations.
- True passion for writing and communicating in clear, compelling, and impactful ways that serve a mission-driven institution.
- High political acumen, impeccable discretion, and sound judgment in high-profile situations.
- Ways of working and engaging that align with the Foundation’s mission, core values, and commitment to creating a culture of excellence.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical work experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copy machine/printer.
The Ford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the Foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact, talentacquisitionhr@fordfoundation.org.
SALARY: The Ford Foundation is committed to salary transparency. The minimum salary for this position is $181,000 and the maximum is $200,000. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of this range. A candidate’s relevant experience and our commitment to internal equity determine the final offer. We review global compensation regularly to ensure market competitiveness and equity. The hiring range for this position has been carefully crafted to align with the market.
LOCATION: This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: This is a permanent position.
#Li-Hybrid
WORKING AT FORD
Commitment to creating a culture where everyone feels respected
A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies offer colleagues the opportunity to engage in meaningful ways and the space to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Professional development and ample opportunities to build your expertise and expand your network
Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day
Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days
Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities
Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. The Ford Foundation does not discriminate against formerly incarcerated individuals.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of media jobs.
- 8 or more years of media, editorial, or content leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and editorial staff
- Proficiency with content management systems and digital publishing platforms
- Strong background in paid and owned media strategy across multiple channels
- Experience setting and managing content budgets and production schedules
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, media studies, or a related field
Tips for Your Head of Media Job Search
Quantify audience and content outcomes
Your resume needs numbers tied to editorial decisions you owned: audience growth, content output volume, campaign reach, or platform subscriber counts. Head of media hiring managers want proof your strategy moved measurable results, not just that you led a team.
Tailor your portfolio to the employer's medium
A portfolio built around digital publishing will not land as well at a broadcast group. Pull work samples that match the channel mix of each employer: video, print, digital, or audio. Swapping two or three examples per application sharpens your fit significantly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of media openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations by content model
Head of media roles at brand studios, publishers, broadcasters, and agencies require different day-to-day ownership. Filter your search by employer type first, then seniority. Applying to roles where your editorial model matches theirs puts your application in a much stronger position.
Prepare a P&L narrative for executive roles
VP-level and above head of media searches increasingly expect budget ownership experience. Know your numbers: team headcount you managed, annual content budget, and any revenue or licensing outcomes you influenced. Interviewers at this level probe operational accountability directly.
Follow up after a final-round interview
Head of media searches often involve multiple stakeholders and slow internal alignment. A concise follow-up email two or three business days after your final round, referencing one specific topic from the conversation, keeps your name current without pressuring the committee.
Head of Media Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of medias?
The most active employers for head of medias right now are HP, Razer, and Moose Toys, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across entertainment studios, digital publishers, and large consumer brands with in-house content operations.
How many head of media jobs are remote?
About 80% of head of media openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in digital publishing and brand content roles rather than broadcast or print-first organizations. Roles requiring hands-on production oversight or studio management tend to be on-site.
How do you become a head of media?
Most people reach a head of media role by building a career in editorial, content strategy, or media production, taking on team lead responsibilities, then moving into director or senior manager positions where they own a full content vertical. Demonstrated ability to set strategy, manage staff, and tie content decisions to business outcomes is what moves candidates from director to head-level consideration.
Can you get hired as a head of media with limited senior experience?
It is possible to land a head of media role without a traditional director-level background if you can show you have owned a content operation end-to-end, even at a smaller organization. Candidates who built and ran a media function from the ground up, managed freelancers or a small team, and have clear metrics around audience or brand impact are considered even when their title history does not match the seniority on paper.
What does the head of media interview process look like?
Most head of media searches involve an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on editorial philosophy and leadership approach, and then a panel round with cross-functional stakeholders such as marketing, product, or executive leadership. Finalists are often asked to present a content strategy case study or a sample roadmap for the team, so preparing a structured presentation in advance is standard for roles at this level.
Where can I find and apply to head of media jobs?
You can find and apply to head of media jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.
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