Politics Editor

Quick Take: Axios is dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a Politics Editor!

Why it Matters: We’re looking for a talented player/coach with the metabolism for editing breaking news, and the sources and vision to help drive Hill and elections coverage.

Details: They will be a bridge to our newsdesk and will help steer our congressional and election coverage. They will support our reporters by crafting agenda-setting stories and guiding our coverage. This position reports to the deputy managing editor for politics.

Go deeper: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to break stories, spot trends for longer-range coverage, and convey contextual meaning to developments on the beat. Ideal candidates will also have the following skills:

• A deep understanding of the political landscape, especially elections and Capitol Hill.
• A passion for political coverage and trends
• Able to drive the conversation with conceptual scoops and trend stories
• Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with internal and external audiences
• Experience reporting and editing
• Interest and experience in managing junior reporters
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

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 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

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