Senior Editorial Associate, Axios Live

The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. The Senior Editorial Associate of Axios Live sits at the intersection of journalism, events, audience development, and content strategy, helping bring Axios Live's conversations to life before, during, and after events. They will report to the Editorial Director of Axios Live. 

Why it matters: The Senior Editorial Associate is a key player in Axios Live's editorial operation, helping turn live conversations into impactful journalism and audience experiences. Working across the newsroom, social, marketing, and events teams, this role drives coverage before, during, and after events — from curating influential roundtables and preparing moderators to live social coverage and writing post-event articles. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, organized project manager, and creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly move from strategy to execution.

Go deeper: This role combines editorial, audience, and event execution responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:

Event Editorial Coverage & Content

• Identify quotes, cut clips, and live tweet events as staffed in real time with quick turnaround.
• Write recap articles in Axios Smart Brevity style across all event formats.
• Draft and edit