Editor, Axios Local (Midwest)

The big picture: Axios is dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. Axios Local now publishes daily newsletters in 34 cities across America. We are hiring an editor to work with our teams in the Midwest region.

Why it matters: This individual will work with reporters across the region to deliver essential coverage in Axios’ Local cities. 

Go deeper: We are looking for someone who cares deeply about the future of local news and is obsessed with innovative ways to reimagine it. The ideal candidate will take a people-first approach to management and will be comfortable guiding expert reporters while working in a remote-first environment. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Manage and support reporters through editorial brainstorming, training and feedback.
• Ensure clear communication and expectations with reporters and across teams.
• Experiment with new technology, especially AI, to drive workflow efficiencies.
• Give the final read on newsletter tests with an eye for accuracy, clarity and flow.
• Write stories and newsletter items when needed.

Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills and qualities:

• Preferably is located in the Midwest (Indianapolis, Chicago or Twin Cities) and has a deep familiarity with it.
• Experience in a fast-paced newsroom. (Experience editing daily newsletters is a plus.)
• A deep understanding of the region and what topics are important to the people who live there.
• 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.

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $85,000 - $105,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation 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.

What Axios brings to the table besides salary:

• 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”, 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

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