Axios · 21 hours ago
Editor, Axios Local
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $110K/yrAxios is dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. They are hiring an editor to work with teams in the Mountain/West region, focusing on the expansion in the Phoenix area, to deliver essential coverage in Axios’ Local cities.
AnalyticsMedia and EntertainmentNewsPolitics
Responsibilities
Manage and support reporters through editorial brainstorming, training and feedback
Ensure clear communication and expectations with reporters and across teams
Experiment with new technology, especially AI, to drive workflow efficiencies
Give the final read on newsletter tests with an eye for accuracy, clarity and flow
Write stories and newsletter items when needed
Qualification
Required
Manage and support reporters through editorial brainstorming, training and feedback
Ensure clear communication and expectations with reporters and across teams
Experiment with new technology, especially AI, to drive workflow efficiencies
Give the final read on newsletter tests with an eye for accuracy, clarity and flow
Write stories and newsletter items when needed
A belief in Smart Brevity as the core style of Axios
Preferred
Preferably is located in the Phoenix area and/or has a deep familiarity with it
Experience in a fast-paced newsroom. (Experience editing daily newsletters is a plus.)
A deep understanding of the region and what topics are important to the people who live there
Confidence working in a remote-first environment
Experience managing reporters at varying levels of seniority
Benefits
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 telehealth 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
Company
Axios
We are a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating and shareable ways possible.
Founded in 2016
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102MKey Investors
Cox EnterprisesGlade Brook Capital PartnersGreycroft,Headline,Lerer Hippeau
2024-12-11Grant· $45M
2022-08-08Acquired
2021-11-02Series D
Leadership Team
Jim VandeHei
Founder and CEO
Mike Allen
Co-Founder and Executive Editor
Recent News
Axios
2026-01-24
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