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$85,000 – $105,000
Listed on Axios’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A local news editor at Axios will oversee reporters across multiple cities in the Mountain West region, with focus on Phoenix expansion, handling daily newsletter editing, story development, and remote team management. This role suits experienced newsroom editors who care about local journalism and can guide reporters in a startup environment.
Our summary, not Axios’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Experience in a fast-paced newsroom
- Story framing and conceptual scoops
- Conversational writing skills
- Managing reporters at varying seniority levels
- Confidence in remote-first environments
- Understanding of Smart Brevity philosophy
- Newsletter editing experience
Nice to have
- Located in or deep familiarity with Phoenix area
- Daily newsletter editing experience
- Deep knowledge of greater Phoenix topics and local importance