Branded Content Research Editor, Skift Studio
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Branded Content Research Editor, Skift Studio based in Brazil.
This role sits at the intersection of editorial storytelling, quantitative research, and commercial content strategy within a fast-paced media environment focused on the global travel industry. You will design and lead data-driven research initiatives that power sponsored content programs for major brands, transforming raw insights into compelling narratives across articles, reports, presentations, and live events. Working closely with sales, editorial, and production teams, you will shape pre-sale concepts and execute post-sale deliverables with precision and creativity. The role requires strong analytical thinking paired with a sharp editorial voice, ensuring all outputs meet high journalistic standards while serving client objectives. You will also collaborate with external stakeholders, manage feedback loops, and moderate high-profile events, both virtual and on stage. This is a highly visible position where research, storytelling, and commercial impact come together.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Branded Content Research Editor, Skift Studio based in Brazil.
This role sits at the intersection of editorial storytelling, quantitative research, and commercial content strategy within a fast-paced media environment focused on the global travel industry. You will design and lead data-driven research initiatives that power sponsored content programs for major brands, transforming raw insights into compelling narratives across articles, reports, presentations, and live events. Working closely with sales, editorial, and production teams, you will shape pre-sale concepts and execute post-sale deliverables with precision and creativity. The role requires strong analytical thinking paired with a sharp editorial voice, ensuring all outputs meet high journalistic standards while serving client objectives. You will also collaborate with external stakeholders, manage feedback loops, and moderate high-profile events, both virtual and on stage. This is a highly visible position where research, storytelling, and commercial impact come together.
Accountabilities
- Design and manage quantitative research projects, including survey creation, data collection, analysis, and insight generation
- Translate complex datasets into clear, compelling narratives for executive and business audiences
- Collaborate with sales teams on pre-sale ideation and development of research-led commercial proposals
- Produce and oversee multi-format content including reports, articles, decks, scripts, and presentations
- Manage client relationships, feedback cycles, and delivery timelines for sponsored content programs
- Moderate and script live and virtual events, including panels, webinars, and conference sessions
- Coordinate with internal teams and freelancers to ensure consistent editorial and production quality
- Experience in editorial, content marketing, or agency environments, ideally in B2B or digital publishing
- Proven ability to design and execute survey-based quantitative research and interpret results for non-technical audiences
- Strong editorial writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude for ideation and research acceleration
- Experience managing client relationships, feedback cycles, and commercial content deliverables
- Comfortable moderating events and speaking in front of professional audiences
- Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong interest in travel, technology, media, or digital transformation topics
- Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
- Fully remote work environment within Latin America
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of media, research, and global travel intelligence
- Exposure to leading international brands and high-impact commercial projects
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Involvement in live events, conferences, and editorial productions
- Professional growth within a recognized media and insights organization
You will own the end-to-end development of sponsor-funded research and content programs, from shaping early concepts to delivering final outputs. This includes designing quantitative studies, translating data into insights, and producing editorial assets that align with client goals while maintaining strong narrative quality. You will also act as a key bridge between internal teams and external partners, ensuring smooth execution across timelines and deliverables.
Requirements
You bring strong editorial experience combined with hands-on expertise in research-driven content production. You are comfortable working with quantitative data, translating it into meaningful business stories, and engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders. You combine analytical rigor with creativity and have experience working in fast-paced, output-driven environments.