Media Editor

As the Media Editor at Axios, your primary responsibilities include overseeing the coverage of the media and communications industries, supporting a reporting team in creating original content, and ensuring high editorial standards. You'll work closely with your colleagues to generate insightful stories that captivate our audience, especially focusing on breaking news, newsletters, live events, and membership programs.

To excel as a Media Editor at Axios, candidates should possess sharp news judgment, familiarity with Axios’ unique news sensibility, and a proven ability to generate stories that elevate coverage. Additionally, strong editing skills, collaborative communication, and an entrepreneurial spirit are essential to thrive in this innovative environment.

The salary range for the Media Editor position at Axios is between $110,000 and $145,000, depending on various factors including your location, work experience, and skills. It’s a competitive compensation structure that aligns with Axios’ philosophy of considering labor market differentials across the country.

Axios offers a comprehensive benefits package to its Media Editor, which includes health insurance options, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, generous vacation policies, and annual learning stipends. Additionally, employees benefit from mental health days, telehealth services, and access to supportive resources for various personal needs.

Yes, the Media Editor position at Axios is remote-optional, allowing you to work from your preferred location within the United States. This flexibility promotes a healthy work-life balance and makes it easier for talented candidates to join the Axios team.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples from your previous roles. Discuss the types of content you edited, the editorial standards you upheld, and the outcomes of your work. Showing how your editing skills have elevated media coverage will demonstrate your qualifications effectively.

Express your commitment to staying informed through various channels, such as industry newsletters, podcasts, and by following key influencers on social media. Share your strategies for identifying trends and discuss how you could apply them in your role as Media Editor at Axios.

Outline your approach to assessing newsworthiness, including the factors you consider such as relevance, audience impact, and uniqueness. Provide specific examples that illustrate how your news judgment has shaped successful stories in the past.

Discuss the importance of open communication and collaboration in addressing conflicts. Provide an example of a past situation where you navigated disagreement to reach a constructive resolution and highlight the importance of maintaining professional relationships.

Talk about initiatives you've previously implemented to foster team spirit, such as regular check-ins, team-building activities, and open forums for sharing ideas. Highlight your belief in the importance of a positive and inclusive work culture.

Reflect on a constructive feedback experience where you made substantial changes to your editing style or workflow. Emphasize the positive outcome that resulted from implementing that feedback, showing your willingness to learn and adapt.

Share your strategies for time management and prioritization. Discuss specific tools or methodologies you use to stay organized and how you ensure the quality of your work remains high even under pressure.

Express your thoughts on how technology has transformed journalism, discussing both opportunities and challenges. Highlight any personal experiences on how you have leveraged technology in your work, particularly in the context of being an editor.

Discuss methods you take to encourage creative thinking among the team, such as brainstorming sessions or promoting a culture of experimentation. Share examples of how innovative ideas led to successful editorial projects you've been part of.

Articulate your alignment with Axios’ mission and values. Share your passion for audience-first journalism and how you believe your skills and experiences uniquely qualify you to contribute to Axios’ continued success in the media landscape.