Editor, Pro Deals

The big picture: Axios Pro Deals is dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning deals news in an audience-first format. We’re hiring a deals editor!

Why it matters: The deals editor is responsible for overseeing and elevating our coverage of the broad deals market -- from VC to M&A -- with a focus on the climate and supply chain sectors. The Pro Deals subscription includes breaking news, live events, and daily newsletters.

• This player-coach editor supports a reporting team in their pursuit of scoops, data-driven insights and distinctive pieces that provide the dealmaking community with news they need to excel at their jobs, while continuing to do their own essential reporting. 

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills and qualities.

• A sharp news judgment and familiarity with Axios’ news sensibility.
• A demonstrated ability to generate and execute on stories that elevate coverage beyond the news cycle.
• Proven experience editing and upholding editorial standards.
• Collaborative and strong communicator; able to work across many parts of the newsroom.

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $125,000 - $145,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits. Axios' compensation philosophy takes into account cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location.

What Axios brings to the table besides salary

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

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