Associate Producer, Branded Content (Local)

Quick take: Axios is dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. Axios Local now publishes in 30 cities across America. We are hiring a Branded Content Producer for the Axios Smart Brevity Studio’s Local team! 

Why it matters: The Branded Content Producer will work to develop sponsored content for Axios’ advertising partners in Charlotte with a focus on social placements. As a member of the Smart Brevity Studio Team, you will work with the Local Editor and with all members of the revenue team to build interesting and impactful custom content campaigns that span Instagram, newsletter, web and more for Axios’ brand partners in our trademark Smart Brevity style. 

Go deeper: We are looking for someone with strong writing and visual storytelling skills to create social and digital branded content that is audience-first, on trend and highly engaging. This is a fast-paced, creative and highly collaborative role with in-person requirements. Our ideal candidate is fast, thorough, able to hit daily deadlines, and works well on teams as well as independently. 

The details: With the guidance of an editor, candidates must be able to develop, produce and publish social and digital content for Axios Charlotte’s clients, spanning many industries and KPIs. Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for Axios’ mission, and have the following skills: 

• Proven experience creating engaging social media content, including on-camera and voice-over experience 
• Writing experience in a branded or editorial capacity 
• Passion for thought leadership and storytelling on behalf of brands 
• Demonstrated experience in campaign ideation and content strategy 
• Comfort with live interviews and in-person shoots to assist in the creation and production of branded content 
• Familiarity working on small creative teams to create client-driven materials
• Ability to edit work and manage freelancers. 
• Design/infographic skills are a plus 

What Axios brings to the table besides salary:

• 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

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $58,000 - $76,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation benefits. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.