Managing Editor, Politics

Quick Take: Axios is dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We're hiring a Managing Editor to oversee our Politics coverage.

Why it Matters: Axios has built a newsroom of talented award-winning journalists committed to providing our readers the most trustworthy information in the most efficient way possible. Reporting to our Executive Editor, the Managing Editor will play a critical role in sharpening our political coverage, supporting our talent and helping steer Axios to new successes.

Go deeper: You will oversee a team of subject matter experts, editors, and reporters to set the standard for covering national politics for Axios.  In this role, you will also make an impact through the following responsibilities:

• Oversee coverage priorities, including breaking news, agenda-setting scoops from our reporters covering the White House and Congress, and our flagship daily newsletter: Sneak Peak. 
• Oversee deeply reported politics projects on multiple platforms including newsletters, website, video, podcasts, events and social media.
• Manage the pipeline of leading breakthrough politics stories pitched to broader Axios AM and Axios PM audiences. 
• Help conceptualize and launch new products and execute special projects. 
• Coordinate politics coverage with the broader team and Axios newsroom, including the Newsdesk and Axios Local.

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

• 10+  years experience covering and editing political news
• Strong desire to field pitches, write and assign breaking news stories, and brainstorm the best ideas with reporters 
• Demonstrated experience conceptualizing big ideas and seeing them through
• A well developed network of sources
• A deep understanding of Washington, public opinion, policy and politics across the country
• An ability to represent Axios publically at events and on television and conduct interviews on stage at Axios events
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in high-pressure news environment
• A proven track-record managing, recruiting, mentoring, and developing talent 
• A commitment to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment 
• A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios 

Don’t forget: 

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Commuter and cell phone benefit
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per quarter
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Virtual company-sponsored social events

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