Editor

Summary

Join Axios Local as a Midwest Editor and play a pivotal role in shaping our award-winning news coverage across seven Midwest cities. Collaborate with a regional team to produce daily newsletters, develop data-driven stories, and manage reporters. This remote-first position requires proven editing experience, a deep understanding of the Midwest, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is passionate about local news innovation and embodies an entrepreneurial spirit. Axios offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Proven editing experience in a fast-paced newsroom
• A deep understanding of the Midwest and how Axios Local's core coverage areas of politics, business, tech and culture impact the region
• Ability to assign and manage multiple stories at once
• Confidence working in a remote-first environment
• Experience managing reporters at varying levels of seniority
• A belief in Smart Brevity as the core style of Axios

Responsibilities

• Oversee and edit the production of daily local news coverage in Axios Local's cities in the Midwest
• Help conceive larger data-driven and analytical stories that are relevant across the Midwest with connections to national stories of importance
• Assist with research on important topics, events, and trends driving the conversation in the Midwest
• Write stories and newsletter items in partnership with reporters when needed
• Manage several reporters in cities across the Midwest

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably is located in the Midwest (and is comfortable arguing about its boundaries)
• Experience editing daily newsletters is a plus

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 tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial 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