About the Role
Title: Associate Editor, Breaking News
Location: Remote US
Job Description:
The big picture: Axios is looking for a talented Associate Editor to help steer breaking news coverage across Axios.com.
Between the lines: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills:
- Experience assisting or leading a breaking news desk, assigning stories and ensuring quality reporting and editing
- Experience identifying the most urgent news on the web as it emerges, moving quickly to turn around coverage while coordinating with the newsroom’s topical experts
- Familiarity with the competitive breaking news space on the web, including experience writing sharp headlines built for social media and SEO
- Experience with alerting news for app, email and social audiences
- Proven attention to detail on fact checking and copy editing
- Positive attitude and ability to thrive in fast-twitch, high pressure news environments
- Comfort with newsroom workflow tools and real-time analytics
- Exceptional verbal communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote-centric environment.
- This role requires working on Sundays as part of the regular schedule