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Penske Media Corporation · 5 months ago

Rolling Stone: Head of Media Strategy & Operations

New York - New York City Office

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

PMC is a leading global media and information services company, and they are seeking a strategic and operationally-minded Head of Media Strategy & Operations for Rolling Stone. This role will drive cross-functional alignment, unlock growth opportunities, and operationalize key business initiatives across content, media, and revenue-generating platforms.

AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaJournalismNewsPublishing

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Media PlanningContent StrategyDigital StrategyAudience DevelopmentPerformance ReportingStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementProcess ImprovementPassion for StorytellingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

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

Benefits

PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match

Company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.

New Flexible Vacation Policy.