Head of Editorial

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish the editorial vision and strategy for Axios Live programming across various event formats.

• Ensure that Axios Live editorial outputs align with Axios’ editorial standards and the Smart Brevity style.

• Apply editorial judgment in dynamic news environments and adjust programming as news evolves.

• Lead and nurture the Axios Live editorial team, which includes editors, bookers, coverage leads, and the Managing Editor.

• Manage team structure, design roles, oversee performance management, and support career development.

• Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing culture that reflects Axios’ mission and values.

• Act as the main liaison to the wider newsroom.

• Collaborate with Communications to promote and enhance Axios Live events, expanding the brand, audience, and event impact.

• Direct copy editing and final editorial review of event scripts, moderator notes, speaker introductions, marketing copy, run-of-show materials, recap stories, social media content, and other audience-facing assets.

• Develop event concepts, programming arcs, and editorial structures for Axios events, summits, and larger hosted programs.

• Curate a diverse Axios Live programming portfolio that encompasses news, policy, and industry narratives.

• Work with Sales and Partnerships to create sponsored and branded programming while preserving editorial integrity.

• Contribute to strategic growth by exploring new formats, verticals, and revenue opportunities.

• Identify opportunities for AI, automation, and emerging tools across research, booking, production, and editorial workflows.

• Represent Axios Live both internally and externally, potentially speaking at live events.

• Integrate Booking and Coverage, including securing newsmakers and influencers, event language, recaps, live-tweeting, and post-event content.

• Coordinate editorial, events, sales, and partnerships to ensure programming is both editorially sound and commercially appealing.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12 - 15+ years of journalism or editorial experience, with substantial experience in leading teams and managing complex editorial operations.

• Significant experience in live news, events, TV or video production, or related fields.

• Proven track record of working within, or in close collaboration with, a newsroom and building strong cross-functional relationships.

• Exceptional writing, copy editing, and research skills, with a sharp attention to detail, strong news judgment, and storytelling capabilities.

• In-depth knowledge of digital and social media landscapes and the ways news disseminates across platforms.

• Strong comprehension of Axios’ Smart Brevity style, with the ability to teach and maintain it across the team.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale editorial teams, including management and senior individual contributors.

• Capacity to perform in high-pressure environments, meet stringent deadlines, and make calm and sound decisions under stress.

• An extensive network of senior leaders, policymakers, CEOs, and other influential newsmakers, along with the capability to scout, pitch, and book editorially sound guests for significant onstage appearances.

• Awareness of how editorial excellence supports business objectives, including sponsorships, partnerships, and ticket sales.

• Willingness to travel for major events and activations, which may include Davos, Cannes Lions, SXSW, CES, Climate Week, and political conventions.

• Experience with video editing, live production, or broadcasting is advantageous.

• Background in media, policy, Capitol Hill, or political campaigns is also beneficial.

• Ability to actively cultivate AI literacy and leverage AI tools to boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching.

• Comprehensive PPO and high-deductible health insurance options available through the Blue Cross Blue Shield network.

• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for the high-deductible health plan option.

• Coverage for dental and vision care.

• 12 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers.

• Generous vacation policy, in addition to holidays.

• One mental health day provided each quarter.

• Annual stipend for learning and development.

• $100 monthly stipend for remote work expenses.

• Tele-mental health services available through Headspace.

• Membership with OneMedical, including tele-health services.

• Personal health advocacy resources provided by HealthAdvocate.

• Inclusive benefits for fertility, hormonal health, and family formation through Carrot Fertility.

• Access to the Axios “Family Fund,” designed to assist employees facing financial difficulties or emergencies.

• Enhanced work flexibility for parents and caregivers.

• Virtual company-sponsored social events.

• A supportive and positive work environment.

• Commitment to fostering an open, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture.

• Ongoing opportunities for learning and development in AI literacy and effective use of AI tools.