AI Fellow: Build Real-Impact AI Across Editorial

Axios; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Axios is seeking an AI Fellow to work with the co-founders and senior leaders to embed AI across the organization. The role combines research, prototyping, experimentation, and strategic advisory work within editorial, product, and business units.

You will build internal tools and prototypes, brief leadership on AI developments, and test high-leverage AI opportunities. This is a winter 2026 graduate-friendly, in-person DC-area position.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with LLMs and generative AI tools.
• Experience building and shipping applied AI projects or prototypes.
• Familiarity with model fine-tuning, embeddings, APIs, or AI orchestration frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Brief founders on key developments in LLMs and AI.
• Build and test prototypes for internal tools and workflows.
• Pressure-test emerging AI use cases across editorial, revenue, product, and operations.
• Identify high-leverage opportunities where AI improves speed, quality, and impact.
• Translate complex tech concepts into practical applications for non-technical leaders.

Skills

LLMs & AI tools

Applied AI prototypes

Fine-tuning & embeddings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Winter 2026 graduate

Job description

Axios is seeking an AI Fellow to work with the co-founders and senior leaders to embed AI across the organization. The role combines research, prototyping, experimentation, and strategic advisory work within editorial, product, and business units.

You will build internal tools and prototypes, brief leadership on AI developments, and test high-leverage AI opportunities. This is a winter 2026 graduate-friendly, in-person DC-area position.