Producer, Data Automation

Axios

Data Producer managing automation across Axios Local's data pipeline. Responsible for creating workflows, training AI, and generating data-driven stories.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create automated workflows in partnership with product/engineering, and help train AI systems and templates on best practices.
Identify and correct misleading, inconsistent or unclear data framing, and build guardrails to reduce error rates in automated generation.
Train reporters on querying datasets and using AI tools, and provide feedback on local data stories and graphics.
Generate ideas and produce centralized, data-driven stories for distribution across markets.
Track usage and document edge cases unique to small markets.
Recommend product and editorial adjustments to Hub Director.
Prototype new storytelling formats.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep understanding of implementing new workflows at scale and common pitfalls.
Firsthand experience in local news, with strong editorial judgment about what data is meaningful at the community level and how to present it responsibly.
Knowledge of how AI can be utilized to automate smart workflows.
Expert collaborator with comfort leading conversations across editorial and product.
Ability to spot friction points early and proactively pursue solutions.
Clear communicator who can translate complex methodology simply.
Track record of innovation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

automated workflowsdata queryingAI toolsdata-driven storytellingdata framingerror reductionstorytelling formatsdata analysis

Soft Skills

editorial judgmentcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginnovationtrainingfeedback provision