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Director of Editorial, Axios Live
Axios · Washington D.C.
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What Axios asks for
From Axios' Director of Editorial, Axios Live ad, checked 5 Nov 2026.
Editorial leadership and team management
At least 6 years of experience leading editorial teams, including coaching writers, reviewing high volumes of written work, and setting team priorities under tight deadlines.
Live event editorial and news judgment
Directing real-time editorial coverage for major events, briefing moderators, and making quick editorial decisions on the ground for breaking news moments.
Executive room curation and list strategy
Strategically selecting and tiering high-level event participants such as C-suite executives and policymakers to ensure balanced, expert perspectives.
Writing and line-editing
Writing and editing event concepts, social media coverage, and recap articles, with the ability to turn complex ideas into concise, audience-facing language.
AI research and productivity tools
Using AI tools and custom models to assist with research, brainstorming, and list discovery while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards.
The ad asks for 6 to 8 or more years of experience in journalism, editorial editing, or media. Candidates can work remotely within the United States.
How the example answers the ad
Four of the five requirements above, each matched to a line in the example.
Editorial leadership and team management
“Lead a team of 6 editors to produce daily briefing content reaching 500,000 subscribers.”
Leading a team of 6 editors for daily content shows team management and editorial leadership.
Live event editorial and news judgment
“Direct real-time editorial coverage for 12 annual live global summits with 1,000+ C-suite attendees.”
Directing coverage for 12 annual summits with 1,000 attendees shows live event editorial and news judgment.
Executive room curation and list strategy
“Briefed high-profile moderators and speakers on emerging policy trends to ensure substantive panel discussions.”
Briefing high-profile speakers on policy trends shows executive room curation and list strategy.
AI research and productivity tools
“Cut average content turnaround time from 4 hours to 90 minutes using custom AI research models.”
Using custom AI models to reduce turnaround time shows AI research and productivity tool skills.
The whole example as text
Brandon Jackson · Editorial Director
Summary
Editorial Director with 8 years of experience in high-stakes news and event programming. Manage multidisciplinary teams of 4+ writers to produce rapid-response journalism for global business summits. Curate high-level attendee lists of C-suite executives and policymakers to drive strategic audience engagement. Implement AI-driven research workflows to increase article production efficiency by 30 percent while maintaining strict editorial integrity.
Experience
Editorial Director · Bloomberg Media
New York, NY · 2023 - Present
- Lead a team of 6 editors to produce daily briefing content reaching 500,000 subscribers.
- Direct real-time editorial coverage for 12 annual live global summits with 1,000+ C-suite attendees.
- Cut average content turnaround time from 4 hours to 90 minutes using custom AI research models.
Senior News Producer · The Wall Street Journal
New York, NY · 2020 - 2022
- Managed editorial output for business live events, overseeing 20+ hours of live broadcast production.
- Briefed high-profile moderators and speakers on emerging policy trends to ensure substantive panel discussions.
Staff Writer · Politico
Arlington, VA · 2018 - 2020
- Covered federal policy debates, contributing 15+ articles per month to high-traffic newsletters.
- Researched and wrote daily legislative briefs, increasing site traffic by 12 percent within the first year.
Education
Master of Arts in Media Studies · New York University
New York, NY · 2018 - 2020
- Maintained 3.9 GPA while researching digital media distribution models.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism · University of Missouri
Columbia, MO · 2012 - 2016
- Graduated with Latin honors.
Skills
Frequently asked questions
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Axios is looking for candidates with at least 6 to 8 years of experience in journalism, editorial editing, or media, specifically looking for those with a background in fast-paced newsrooms or live news environments.
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