About the role
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.
The role comes with a range of responsibilities, including:
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.
Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios' mission and have the following skills:
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 (large-cap Silicon Valley companies, AI innovators, etc) a plus.
A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios.
Strong writing and editing skills for both online and newsletter platforms, and the ability to translate stories across them.
Experience working across teams to produce quality content.
Demonstrated knowledge of the digital and social media landscape.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to assign and manage multiple stories at once.
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