SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.
Salary: USD 150,000 - 200,000 / annual
Axios is a modern media company seeking a Politics Enterprise Editor to help set the agenda for political coverage and deliver distinctive, high-impact journalism. This role focuses on generating enterprise ideas that break through the noise and working across the politics team and broader newsroom to identify collaboration opportunities and connect dots between beats.
Key responsibilities include:
- Generate distinctive enterprise ideas and work with reporters to turn them into stories that break through
- Work across the politics team and the newsroom to connect the dots between beats and identify opportunities for collaboration
- Spot trends others are missing and help turn smart ideas into must-read coverage
- Conduct live interviews and command a stage
- Produce quality content across teams
Axios emphasizes Smart Brevity as its core writing style and is committed to embracing AI as a core part of how the organization works. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency.
The company offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with employer match, robust PPO and high-deductible health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, 12-week paid primary caregiver leave, generous vacation policy, annual learning and development stipend, $100 monthly work-from-home stipend, mental health services, and access to the Axios Family Fund for financial hardship support.
Requirements:
- Reporting experience in a fast-paced news environment
- Demonstrated experience landing big scoops and conceptualizing big ideas
- Strong writing skills for online and newsletters
- Belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style
- Ability to command a stage and conduct live interviews
- Experience working across teams to produce quality content
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment
