Sponsored Content Editor

About the Britannica Group

The Britannica Group owns two of the world’s most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. Britannica has been operating since 1768, and Merriam-Webster since 1828. These digital-first brands now serve a global audience of more than 200 million users a month – via our websites, newsletters, social channels, games, and more. 

About the Content Studio

The newly formed Content Studio creates high-quality editorial, branded, and commerce content across newsletters and websites. We partner with advertisers, affiliates, and sponsors to tell stories that connect readers with products, services, and ideas they can trust.

About the Role

The newly formed Content Studio is seeking a versatile and self-starting Sponsored Content Editor to take ownership of all paid content (newsletter ads, dedicated emails, branded content pieces and campaigns) across the Britannica Group’s media properties. Reporting to the Managing Editor, this role will sit within the Content Studio but collaborate daily with the Sales and Partnerships, Advertising, and Affiliate teams.

The Sponsored Content Editor will draft compelling, original ad copy and produce branded stories that deliver value to both readers and partners. This position requires creativity, efficiency, and strong organizational skills — balancing client goals with editorial credibility while working quickly and collaboratively.

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 out branded stories that meet client goals, serve readers, and reflect the brand’s voice.
• Partner with the Sales, Partnerships, Ad, and Affiliate teams, and when asked, the client, to support the management and execution of client partnerships. 
• Leverage available data to inform your overall strategy, both on a granular, copyediting 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years in branded content, advertising copywriting, or in a hybrid role bridging digital media and marketing.
• 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

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $90,000–$120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and geographic location.