Editor

Axios

Editor for Axios providing editorial support to reporters in the Phoenix area. Managing local news content and enhancing workflow efficiencies with AI tools.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editorial management and coaching abilities, with a focus on conversational writing and story framing. Possesses a deep understanding of the greater Phoenix area and its local topics, while effectively leveraging AI for workflow efficiencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Editorial ManagementStory Framing SkillsConversational Writing SkillsExperience in Fast-Paced NewsroomFamiliarity with Greater Phoenix Area

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Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationConfidence in Remote Work

Tools & Technologies

AI Workflow ToolsSmart Brevity Style

Industry Keywords

Newsroom ExperienceNewsletter EditingLocal Topics Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing and supporting reporters through editorial brainstorming and execution.
Owning the company's vision and communicating it clearly to your teams.
Experimenting with and leveraging AI to drive workflow efficiencies.
Story and newsletter editing in our Smart Brevity style.
Write stories and newsletter items when needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferably is located in the Phoenix area and/or has a deep familiarity with it.
Experience in a fast-paced newsroom. (Experience editing daily newsletters is a plus.)
A deep understanding of the greater Phoenix area and what topics are important to the people who live there.
Sharp story framing skills, and the ability to help reporters craft conceptual scoops.
Strong conversational writing skills, and the ability to coach reporters to write conversationally.
Confidence working in a remote-first environment.
Experience managing reporters at varying levels of seniority.
A belief in Smart Brevity.
The desire to help make your teams indispensable to local readers.

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