Sponsored Content Editor

Responsibilities

• Uphold Britannica’s high editorial standards, ensuring all copy is clear, accurate, engaging, and trustworthy.
• Alongside the Managing Editor, take ownership of all advertising copy for the inbox and the web.
• Help set a standard for the newly formed Content Studio in terms of production quality, editorial excellence, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Managing Editor to allocate budget for branded campaigns.
• Write or assign branded content stories that meet client goals, serve readers, and reflect the brand’s voice.
• Partner with the Sales, Partnerships, Editorial, Advertising, and Affiliate teams, and when asked, the client, to support the management and execution of client partnerships.
• Leverage available data to inform overall strategy, both on a granular, copy editing level and when brainstorming new campaigns.
• Use analytics provided by the Account Managers to refine copy strategies and improve campaign outcomes.
• Seamlessly transition between your day-to-day advertiser copy tasks and longer-tail branded content projects.
• Bring an editorial perspective to client brainstorms, campaign kick-offs, and strategy sessions.

Requirements

• 5+ years in branded content, advertising copywriting, or in a hybrid role bridging digital media and marketing.
• Broad experience across media tactics, with fluency in brand partnerships, including the ability to balance a publisher’s editorial voice with client goals.
• Proven ability to write persuasive, performance-driven copy across platforms.
• Strong copy editing skills and the ability to adapt to multiple brand voices.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven, with strong project management skills.
• Experience working directly with sales, partnerships, or client teams.
• Familiarity with affiliate marketing and performance-based campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dynamic and flexible — able to pivot between short-form ads and long-form branded content with ease.
• Self-starter with initiative — comfortable owning projects end-to-end.
• Ability to analyze results and adjust strategies accordingly.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home