Senior Editorial Associate

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

📋 Description

• Identify quotes, edit clips, and live tweet events as assigned in real-time with a quick turnaround.

• Compose recap articles in the Axios Smart Brevity style across various event formats.

• Create and refine YouTube video titles and descriptions using AI-assisted tools while ensuring all content adheres to Axios editorial standards.

• Write and publish LinkedIn recap posts for Houses and Summits.

• Identify relevant Axios reporting and newsroom coverage to integrate into event communications and materials for attendees.

• Aid in proactive concept development and ideation for future events.

• Uphold editorial excellence and Smart Brevity standards throughout all content.

• Draft email communications for attendees, including Know Before You Go (KBYG), thank you notes, moderator outreach emails, and reminders for the day before and day of the event.

• Ensure that event communications are in line with Axios Live editorial standards and style guidelines.

• Produce transcripts and post-event content under tight deadlines.

• Collaborate with the newsroom, social, and communications teams to highlight newsworthy moments in real-time.

• Remain available for rapid-response editorial requests during significant event programs.

• Lead the guest invitation strategy for Roundtables.

• Build and maintain lists of executive-level attendees.

• Research and vet potential participants to ensure relevance, newsworthiness, diversity, and current leadership roles.

• Track client recommendations, competitor sensitivities, and audience priorities.

• Coordinate direct outreach to communications teams, public relations professionals, and industry stakeholders.

• Manage invitation workflows, including initial invitations, follow-up outreach, RSVP management, guest substitutions, and participant communications.

• Maintain invitation trackers and databases of attendees.

• Provide client leads with updates on attendance, participation status, and outreach reporting.

• Serve as the on-site editorial lead.

• Manage audio recording, note-taking, and transcript workflows.

• Schedule calls to prepare moderators.

• Compile research and briefing materials for moderators.

• Create prep documents and conversation frameworks for moderators.

• Draft host cards for moderators, run-of-show materials, and event scripts.

• Produce attendee lookbooks, seating charts, and briefings for participants.

• Gather moderators, thought starters, relevant Axios reporting, and discussion prompts.

• Ensure moderators are fully prepared before and during events.

• Support moderators and speakers throughout the event experience.

• Update and maintain documentation for the editorial process regarding concept requests, roundtable attendees, and other editorial deliverables.

• Assist in migrating and organizing workflows across Google Sites, Airtable, and internal systems.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Axios Live editorial operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in journalism, content strategy, communications, events, audience development, or a related field.

• Exceptional AP-style writing abilities, with a knack for quickly and clearly producing articles under tight deadlines.

• Strong understanding of news judgment and editorial standards.

• Experience in creating social media content and covering live events.

• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working with senior executives, reporters, or public-facing stakeholders.

• Familiarity with AI-powered content tools and workflows.

• Experience with Google Workspace, Airtable, Splash, Sailthru, and related event platforms is advantageous.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across teams.

• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and event days as required.

• Passion for journalism, live events, and facilitating significant conversations.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching.

• Comprehensive PPO and High Deductible health insurance options through the Blue Cross Blue Shield network.

• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA) for the high deductible health plan option.

• Coverage for dental and vision.

• 12-week paid leave for primary caregivers.

• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays.

• One mental health day per quarter.

• Annual stipend for learning and development.

• $100 monthly stipend for remote work expenses.

• Tele-mental health services provided by Headspace.

• OneMedical membership, including telehealth services.

• Personal health advocacy resources available through HealthAdvocate.

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

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

• Increased work flexibility for parents and caregivers.

• Virtual company-sponsored social events.

• A strong and positive work environment.

• A commitment to fostering an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture.