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The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are seeking a visionary creative leader to elevate the storytelling and creative excellence of our branded content studio.
Why it Matters: Axios is dedicated to delivering high-quality, audience-first news and branded content. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping how brands connect with audiences through compelling campaigns that inform and engage.
- As Creative Director, you will be responsible for driving the strategic vision and creative execution for brand campaigns across video, written, visual, and live mediums.
- You will focus on enhancing the creative quality of branded partnerships while inspiring fellow creators and delivering innovative, results-driven solutions.
Reporting to the Head of Studio, this role will oversee the brand storytelling arm of Axios Creative House and collaborate closely with Design and Production leadership to bring engaging narratives to life.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Creative Strategy & Execution: Lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring creative ideas are executed exceptionally across all formats.
- Creative Guidance: Provide strategic direction to align branded content with client goals and push for innovative concepts internally and externally.
- New Business Development: Generate ideas to pitch and win new business opportunities.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor Visual and Written creative leads, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Insights & Measurement, and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
- Industry & Trend Awareness: Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance creative processes and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
The Details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission, and possess the following skills:
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in creative production, branded content, or a similar role.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading creative teams across multiple formats (video, design, written).
- Proven success in pitching and delivering high-impact brand campaigns.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and team development skills.
- Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
- Deep understanding of brand development, communication strategies, and audience engagement.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
- Passion for innovation, audience engagement, and storytelling.
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
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.
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