Deputy Managing Editor, Business - Remote

Overview

Axios is a fast-growing media organization dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We're hiring a Deputy Managing Editor to help oversee our Business coverage.

In Short

• Help the Managing Editor oversee coverage planning, story ideation, long-term projects and quality control.
• Work with the dedicated section editors to ensure a robust daily output.
• Step in as needed to edit, and write for, newsletters.
• Contribute and fill in as needed on high-level planning meetings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to help oversee and support a team of journalists.
• Editing experience in a fast-paced news environment.
• Demonstrated experience conceptualizing big ideas and seeing them through.
• Some management experience a plus.
• Experience with tech coverage a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills for online and newsletter platforms.

Requirements

• Editing experience in a fast-paced news environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assign and manage multiple stories at once.
• Experience working across teams to produce quality content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the digital and social media landscape.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios.
• Experience with tech coverage (large-cap Silicon Valley companies, AI innovators, etc) a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Robust health insurance options.
• Employer HSA contribution for high deductible health plan option.
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays.
• One mental health day per quarter.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend.
• A strong and positive work environment.
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture.