Head Of Media

About Human Ventures Human Ventures is a leading New York based early-stage venture fund and build studio investing in founders and companies innovating around the future of human attention, longevity, connection, and work.
Focused on providing an unparalleled network and platform, Human Ventures takes a human-first approach to finding and accelerating builders from the very beginning.
Founded by General Partner and CEO Heather Hartnett and serial entrepreneur Joe Marchese, Human has invested in and co-built more than 65 companies, with key investments including Komos Tequila, Current, Kinema, Groundswell, Adelaide, and Evvy.
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About the Role We're looking for a visionary Head of Media for a stealth company in our portfolio to lead the editorial and content efforts across platforms, building a bold, ownable media brand that resonates with fans, artists, and brand partners.
You'll oversee a growing team of contributors, creatives, and strategists to develop content that spans short-form, long-form, video, digital, print, social, and live storytelling.Responsibilities Editorial & Content StrategyDefine and execute a cross-platform editorial vision that reflects the company brand and music culture more broadly, with a particular strength in youth-driven storytelling.Shape a content calendar that includes original reporting, branded campaigns, artist features, fan stories, trend coverage, and culture-first ideas.Develop content franchises that build loyalty and identity, whether through recurring formats, series, or signature moments.Maintain a pulse on what's moving in the music world (EDM, country, hip hop, pop, indie, and beyond), and infuse that into content creation.Creative & Branded Content Leadership Partner with brand teams to pitch and produce breakthrough branded content that delivers on client goals while remaining true to editorial voice.Serve as the key creative stakeholder in client ideation sessions, branded content strategy, and integrated partnerships.Ensure that branded content is compelling, credible, and native to the brand's media experience.Team Building & Management Recruit, manage, and mentor a diverse team of writers, editors, producers, social strategists, and creative contributors.Foster a collaborative, feedback-rich environment that values experimentation, speed, and editorial integrity.Create processes for workflow, content approval, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, partnerships, and production.Content Production & Distribution Oversee content production across formats, video, photo, editorial, podcast, livestream, ensuring high-quality output.Build and manage a contributor network to extend reach across genres, cities, and subcultures.Partner with social and growth leads to amplify content across channels and ensure strong performance.Audience Development & Performance Use insights, analytics, and trends to inform and refine content strategy.Set KPIs for editorial and branded content and measure performance against goals.Test and learn across formats and platforms to grow reach, engagement, and brand loyalty.Qualifications 7–10 years of experience leading content at a media company, brand studio, or editorial platform, preferably in music, entertainment, or youth culture.Proven ability to turn creative vision into a scalable, sustainable editorial operation.Strong storytelling chops, with editorial instincts and the business savvy to navigate client work.Deep understanding of social media, audience trends, and how to build fandom.Experience developing branded content that drives results without compromising editorial quality.A network of creatives, writers, and contributors in the music and culture space.Clear, compelling communication and presentation skills, able to sell ideas internally and externally.Affinity for live events, youth culture, and a love of music in all forms (with a soft spot for EDM).
Bonus Points Experience in video development, production, or podcastingFamiliarity with media planning, distribution strategy, and first-party audience growthUnderstanding of how to monetize content via branded partnerships, subscriptions, or affiliate modelsHuman Ventures is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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