ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE
theSkimm is hiring a Branded Content Editor to communicate theSkimm's mission to our clients. You'll join our growing branded editorial unit and work closely with the sales team to pitch best in class campaigns. You'll write in theSkimm's unique voice and promote a variety of platforms including our newsletters, web, audio, video and social products. You'll be a guardian of the brand's voice, tone, and editorial POV while playing a critical role in helping the business develop and win new branded initiatives.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Partner with the sales team to brainstorm and pitch branded content campaigns in pre-sale for both upstarts and Fortune 500 companies.
• Think strategically about branded content across a variety of platforms, including newsletter, web, audio, social, and video.
• Write best-in-class concepts to respond to incoming RFPs.
• Maintain theSkimm's brand and editorial standards.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5-6 years of experience working in digital media or content creation, with at least 2 years as a branded content writer, strategist, editor or brand creative
• Excellent writer with the ability to develop cohesive, strategic campaign ideas
• Expert knowledge of media trends and innovation on web, video, social, and audio
• Experience creating or pitching content for a variety of client categories including finance, food & bev, entertainment, retail, and beauty
• Strong editorial judgement
• Passionate about theSkimm and its mission
• A self-starter and a team player

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART

• Experience with social media, video, and/or audio
• Experience in media development and strategy
• Branded content experience on both pre-sale and post-sale

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive insurance plans, commuter benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
• One Medical Membership
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Complimentary access to theSkimm's growing suite of membership products
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter

ABOUT THESKIMM
theSkimm is a mission-driven digital media company giving millennial women the information they need to live their smartest lives. Since launching in 2012, theSkimm has become a trusted source for a community of millions of Skimm'rs by seamlessly integrating into their existing routines, fundamentally changing the way its audience consumes news and makes decisions. theSkimm's flagship product, the Daily Skimm, remains the fastest-growing newsletter on the market, and the company continues to innovate, finding new ways to Skimm everything from finance and careers to voting, wellness and downtime. theSkimm's product suite has expanded to include two top-rated podcasts, "Skimm This'' and "9 to 5ish," theSkimm mobile app, Skimm Money and Skimm Your Life newsletters, a new virtual course series called SkimmU, and Skimm Studios for innovative in-house video and audio content. theSkimm's first book, How to Skimm Your Life, was released in June 2019 and debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
And we're not done. By continuing to grow the breadth of theSkimm offerings in the life's necessity categories and expanding our products across events, commerce, customized content and audio, theSkimm ecosystem will become the go-to resource for this generation -- and the ones that follow -- in the most critical areas of their lives. 
This is a full-time role with flexibility for remote work. While our employees are continuing to work remotely throughout the remainder of 2021, we are excited to return to HQ in New York, NY next year. Beginning in January 2022, the office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and NY metro area employees will come together in person a minimum of 3 days per month. All other days are up to the discretion of the employee and they may go in as often as they'd like.
We will require vaccinations for anyone coming to our office. We are following CDC recommendations for any additional boosters, and will always follow CDC and NY state guidance on wearing masks in the office.