Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in leading a breaking news desk and ensuring quality reporting and editing., Strong skills in identifying urgent news and coordinating with topical experts., Familiarity with writing headlines for social media and SEO, along with alerting news for various audiences., Proven attention to detail in fact-checking and copy editing..

Key responsabilities:

Steer breaking news coverage across Axios.com and assign stories to reporters.

Quickly turn around coverage of emerging news while coordinating with the newsroom.

Utilize newsroom workflow tools and real-time analytics to enhance reporting.

Collaborate effectively with team members in a remote-centric environment.

Job description

The big picture: Axios is looking for a talented editor to help steer breaking news coverage across Axios.com.

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

Experience assisting or leading a breaking news desk, assigning stories and ensuring quality reporting and editing
Experience identifying the most urgent news on the web as it emerges, moving quickly to turn around coverage while coordinating with the newsroom’s topical experts
Familiarity with the competitive breaking news space on the web, 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 newsroom workflow tools and real-time analytics
Exceptional verbal communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote-centric environment.

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $58,000 - $93,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits. Axios' compensation philosophy takes into account cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location.

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.

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