Overview
Head of Content & Community (for our client, R&L) Jobs in New York, NY at Colleague Executive Search
Head of Content & Community
Full-time, hybrid role
Meatpacking District, NYC
Start date: Early to mid summer 2026
Reports to: Managing Director
Own the R&L brand from day one. Build the website, launch social channels, develop an editorial voice, and forge the community partnerships that make R&L NYC's most talked-about cultural destination before we even open the doors.
ABOUT R&L
R&L is a not-for-profit record store, café and event space opening Fall/Winter 2026 in the legendary Florent space in NYC's Meatpacking District. We exist to champion music, build community, and create a space where culture and conversation thrive.
THE ROLE
This is a rare opportunity to build an editorial and content operation from scratch at a new cultural institution. You'll define our voice, produce the content, and grow the audience — across digital, social, video, and press — from zero to opening day and beyond. You'll manage a small network of freelance contributors and work closely with the Managing Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Website build and ongoing content management
– Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky — primary channels
– Editorial calendar and long-form content strategy
– Press and media relations; NYC arts and culture press
– Community partnerships with artists, labels, venues
– In-store event promotion and audience development
– Email marketing and CRM
– Manage PR, social and content agency relationships
EXPERIENCE
– 5+ years in editorial, content or publishing roles
– Strong writer — long-form, short-form and social copy
– Hands-on video content creation and production experience
– Background in music, arts or culture media preferred
– Track record growing engaged audiences through original content
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
– Editorial judgement — knows a story worth telling
– Video and photo production, comfortable on camera and behind it
– Social content native — understands format, rhythm and platform culture
– Energized by NYC's music scene; existing relationships a big plus
– Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving not-for-profit environment
WHAT WE OFFER
– The chance to build something from nothing at a genuinely new cultural institution
– Creative autonomy — this is your editorial voice to develop
– A tight-knit team that cares deeply about music, community and NYC
– Salary range $100,000–$130,000 depending on experience
– Health benefits included
Title: Head of Content & Community (for our client, R&L)
Company: Colleague Executive Search
Location: New York, NY
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