Quick Take: Axios is a growth-stage startup dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a Creative Strategist!

Why it Matters: Our growing Studio team is looking for a skilled & enthusiastic creative strategist to contribute pre-sale concepts for our branded projects. This addition will help us develop & evolve the Axios Studios product offerings & market value.

The Details: In this role, you will make an impact on Axios through the following responsibilities:

• Researching & writing pitches for a variety of branded products including, but not limited to: video, infographics, data visualizations, web design, articles & podcasts.
• Working closely with the Director of Strategy to develop a creative & holistic vision for integrated campaigns.
• Communicating campaign elements & goals to internal stakeholders.
• Successfully combining Axios editorial best practices with the messaging goals of our advertising partners.

Go Deeper: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios mission & have the following skills:

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing innovative, sellable campaigns for digital media.
• Knowledge of other brand studios & a POV on competitors strengths & weaknesses.
• Extremely organized, with a collaborative mindset & good listening skills.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop & Illustrator, is a plus.

Dont forget:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Company equity
• Commuter & cell phone benefit
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, & diverse work culture
• Annual learning & development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per quarter
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents & caretakers 
• Access to the Axios Family Fund, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Weekly company-sponsored exercise & meditation classes 
• Virtual company-sponsored social events