Branded Content Writer

Axios

Branded Content Writer at Axios developing advertising content for local partners. Collaborating with various teams to produce quality branded materials in a concise style.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop branded content for Axios’ local advertising partners
Work with the Branded Content Editor and local revenue partners to build and maintain thought leadership, community-based, and brand marketing campaigns
Create native branded content for local audiences that appears on the Axios website, in newsletters, and at events
Craft original sponsored content and conduct research on local issues, industries, and communities across a range of brands and markets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality content that meets client goals and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Writing experience in a branded, local editorial, or community-focused content capacity
Passion for thought leadership, service journalism, and storytelling on behalf of brands
Demonstrated ability to research and brainstorm themes and messaging that align with client goals and resonate with specific local audiences
Strong understanding of how to translate brand messaging into stories that feel relevant, useful, and authentic in local markets
Ability to work across multiple markets, industries, and campaign types while maintaining quality and consistency
Experience writing for newsletters, websites, event materials, and social platforms
Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify the most audience-relevant angle within a sponsor’s message
Comfort with live interviews to assist in the creation and production of branded content
Familiarity working on small creative teams to create client-driven materials
Design, infographic, social video or AI-assisted content workflow skills are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer match
Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
Dental and vision coverage
Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
One mental health day per quarter
Annual learning and development stipend
$100 monthly work-from-home stipend
Tele-mental health services through Headspace
OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
Virtual company-sponsored social events
A strong and positive work environment
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingresearchstorytellingeditorial judgmentcontent creationnative advertisingbranded contentcampaign developmentinfographic designsocial video production

Soft Skills

collaborationcreativitycommunicationadaptabilityattention to detailcritical thinkingaudience analysistime managementteamworkclient-focused