News Editor, Newsdesk

The big picture: Axios is a growth-stage company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We're hiring a talented, web-first editor to join our Newsdesk team to steer daily coverage on axios.com and occasionally edit our flagship newsletters. 

• Hours for this role will be afternoons and evenings, eastern time. All editors on the team also contribute to cover occasional shifts for weekends, absences, vacations, etc. 

Why it matters: Our Newsdesk team is central to how we bring our audience-first journalism to axios.com, our apps, and distributed platforms, especially reaching new readers who may be new to Axios and Smart Brevity. Editors on the team collaborate with nearly all parts of the Axios newsroom. 

Between the lines: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission and have most of the following skills: 

• Experience leading a breaking news desk, identifying and assigning general assignment stories and ensuring quality reporting and editing
• Experience identifying the most urgent news as it emerges, moving quickly to turn around coverage while coordinating across desks
• Familiarity with the competitive breaking news space nationally, including experience writing sharp headlines built for social media and SEO
• Experience with alerting news for app, email and social audiences
• Proven attention to detail on fact-checking and copy editing
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in fast-twitch, high-pressure news environments
• Comfort with newsgathering and storytelling tools and real-time analytics
• Willingness to work occasional odd-hours or weekend shifts as dictated by the news environment and to help cover for coworker time off
• Exceptional verbal communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote-centric environment

Applicants who apply by February 27, 2023, will be considered first, but you may apply until this posting is taken down. 

Don’t forget: 

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Commuter and cell phone benefit
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per month
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Weekly company-sponsored exercise and meditation classes 
• Virtual company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.