[Hiring] News Writer-Editor @Axios

Role Description

Axios is hiring for a writer-editor to lead the afternoons and evenings on our newsdesk. Reporting to our Executive Editor, the news writer-editor will play a critical role as part of the 24/7 nerve center for the newsroom.

• Real-time news surveillance
• Quick-turn writing of spot news stories
• Editing a wide variety of national news, from breaking stories across the national file to the occasional enterprise
• Monitoring developments on key stories and flagging them to experts

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a team of journalists
• Writing and editing experience in a fast-paced news environment
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and activating on news
• A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios
• Experience working across teams to produce quality content
• Demonstrated knowledge of the digital and social media landscape
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to work afternoons/evenings (2pm-10pm ET Sunday-Thursday)

Requirements

• Starting salary for this role is in the range of $70,000 - $110,000, dependent on numerous factors including location, work experience, and skills
• This range does not include other compensation benefits
• Axios' compensation philosophy considers cost of labor differentials across the country
• Remote-optional job posting; salary range applies to all possible locations within the United States

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” for financial support during 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