Axios is a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating, and shareable ways possible. Backed by Greycroft.
About the role
Why it matters: The most important stories aren’t always the most obvious. We're looking for a creative, ambitious editor who can spot the trends others are missing, connect the dots across beats and help turn smart ideas into must-read coverage. Go deeper: In this role, you’ll make an impact through the following responsibilities:
What they're looking for
- Generate distinctive enterprise ideas and work with reporters to turn them into stories that break through
- Work across the politics team and the newsroom to connect the dots between beats and identify opportunities for collaboration
- Reporting experience in a fast-paced news environment
- Demonstrated experience landing big scoops and conceptualizing big ideas
- Strong writing skills for online and newsletters
- A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios
More about this role
The big picture: Axios is a modern media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a Politics Enterprise Editor to help set the agenda for Axios’ political coverage and deliver distinctive, high-impact journalism.
Why it matters: The most important stories aren’t always the most obvious. We're looking for a creative, ambitious editor who can spot the trends others are missing, connect the dots across beats and help turn smart ideas into must-read coverage.
Go deeper: In this role, you’ll make an impact through the following responsibilities:
- Generate distinctive enterprise ideas and work with reporters to turn them into stories that break through.
- Work across the politics team and the newsroom to connect the dots between beats and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills:
- Reporting experience in a fast-paced news environment.
- Demonstrated experience landing big scoops and conceptualizing big ideas.
- Strong writing skills for online and newsletters.
- A belief in...
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