Head of Editorial, Axios Live

Axios is seeking a Head of Editorial to join its award-winning events team, Axios Live. The successful candidate will oversee macro people management, connect the Booking and Coverage silos, and serve as the primary liaison between Axios Live and the broader newsroom.

Responsibilities:

• Set the editorial vision and strategy for Axios Live programming across all event formats.
• Ensure all Axios Live editorial outputs meet Axios' editorial standards and Smart Brevity style.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment in fast-moving news environments.
• Lead and develop the Axios Live editorial team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with Axios' mission and values.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the broader newsroom.
• Partner with Communications to align on timely promotion, amplification, and coverage of Axios Live events.
• Lead rigorous copy editing and final editorial review of Axios Live's external-facing materials.

Requirements:

• 12-15+ years of journalism or editorial experience.
• Significant experience in live news, events, TV or video production.
• Proven success working in, or closely with, a newsroom.
• Excellent writing, copy editing, and research skills.
• Deep familiarity with digital and social media landscapes.
• Strong understanding of Axios' Smart Brevity style.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale editorial teams.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure situations.
• Extensive rolodex of senior leaders, policymakers, CEOs, and other newsmakers.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and high-deductible health insurance options
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services
• OneMedical membership
• Personal health advocacy resources
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits
• Access to the Axios 'Family Fund'