Samuel Axon

Samuel Axon is the Senior Editor for Gaming & Technology at Condé Nast, a position he has held since September 2017. In this role, he is responsible for planning and editing all gaming and consumer technology content for Ars Technica. His work includes managing a studio within the Wired Media Group, where he pitches concepts to tech and gaming clients, oversees client relationships, and produces sponsored videos for platforms like YouTube and TikTok.1

Professional Background

• Condé Nast (2017 - Present): Senior Editor, focusing on gaming and technology content.
• Creators Media, Inc. (2016 - 2017): Director of Content & Business Development, leading a games marketing agency.
• ViacomCBS (2014 - 2015): Editorial Director for CBS.com, overseeing content marketing across multiple channels.
• SPCSHP (2014): Senior Strategist for Samsung Mobile Global, managing social media marketing efforts.
• Sprout Social (2010 - 2014): Editorial Director, enhancing content strategy and user engagement.
• Mashable (2009 - 2010): Digital Entertainment & Weekend Editor, writing about gaming and technology.1

Education

Samuel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media from DePaul University.1

Current Focus

He is actively seeking experienced freelancers to contribute features on gaming and technology topics, particularly those related to retro tech from the 80s and 90s.2