Job Number:
HC-03757
Date Posted:
March 11, 2026
Position Title:
Media Partnerships Lead
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Wikimedia Foundation (WMF)
Reports To:
Location:
Remote
Contact:
Salary:
US$114,758 to US$177,097
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) seeks an experienced, collaborative Media Partnerships Lead to increase visibility and credibility for one of the world’s most beloved brands: Wikipedia.Develop partnerships and connections that increase brand visibility and understanding of Wikipedia. Key audiences include mission-aligned organizations, media companies and social media platforms.Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of core brand strategy frameworks (research, data analysis, brief writing, brand positioning). Proven ability to broker global partnerships across audiences.
Responsibilities:
• Help build relationships within the media and publishing industries, cultivating champions of our work.
• Find additional opportunities/platforms for sharing key messages at scale within the media and among mission-aligned organizations.
• Co-develop speaking opportunities and events with media companies and mission-aligned organizations (e.g. panels, discussions, thought leadership) to help boost the reach of our brand visibility and key messages.
Qualifications:
• Media Partnerships: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of core brand strategy frameworks (research, data analysis, brief writing, brand positioning). Proven ability to broker global partnerships across audiences.
• Community Experience: Experience working with brands that have community stakeholders, where decision-making is diffused across many parties and volunteers hold important roles in brand positioning and articulation.
• Global Experience: Experience working on global socio-technical platforms and brands in international markets. You’ve partnered with diverse vendors and engaged international audiences.
Instructions:
Email <ddress>
Other:
The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations.
