140K–170K USD / year
Head of Media
MarketingRemote — United States
Published on 2026-10-15
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About this role
Lead media strategy and engagement to increase public awareness and understanding of effective altruism. The role combines proactive press outreach with handling high-stakes inquiries and reputational crises, while building CEA’s media function and team.
About the company
The Centre for Effective Altruism supports the effective altruism community with research funding, events, and infrastructure for high-impact work.
The team
Marketing and Communications Team; reports to the incoming Director of Communications, with the Head of Marketing and Communications as interim manager.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver an annual media strategy aligned with CEA’s brand goals.
- Secure positive media coverage and shape public understanding of effective altruism.
- Handle press inquiries and serve as a CEA spokesperson.
- Build relationships with journalists, agencies, partners, and community spokespeople.
- Advise stakeholders and provide media training.
- Monitor reputational risks and lead or support crisis communications.
- Hire and manage media staff, contractors, and agencies.
What we're looking for
- Experience leading proactive and reactive media strategies for high-profile organizations or brands.
- Strong journalist relationships and experience securing media placements.
- Experience handling high-stakes media situations and leading crisis communications.
- Experience building and managing remote teams and external media partners.
- Able to prioritize and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Familiarity with effective altruism or ability to quickly develop a nuanced understanding of its ecosystem.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of the US political landscape and its implications for a nonpartisan nonprofit.
Benefits
- 10% unconditional 401(k) contribution
- Private health insurance
- $6,000 annual professional development allowance
- $6,000 mental health support allowance
- Extended parental leave
- 25 days of paid vacation
- Flexible work hours
- Ergonomic equipment
Hiring process
- Application
- Test task
- Recruiter interview
- Hiring manager interview
- Final interviews
- Reference checks