AI Fellow (Summer 2026)
About The Position
The big picture: AI is now central to how Axios builds, operates and innovates. We believe AI is a force multiplier - not a side experiment, not a siloed function, but a capability we are embedding at every level and in every role across the company. This summer, we are hiring an AI Fellow to work directly with our co-founders as an in-house AI guide and builder. One seat. Three months. Real impact. Why you matter: This is a highly selective opportunity for a technically sophisticated builder who lives and breathes AI, and is eager to apply that expertise inside a fast-moving, mission-driven media company. The AI Summer Fellow will work directly with the founders to track and interpret major developments in large language models and emerging AI tools, prototype new product ideas, and pressure-test initiatives that could meaningfully shape how Axios leverages AI across editorial, product, and business functions. This is not a traditional internship. You won’t be shadowing someone. You’ll be the person we’re learning from. The details: The AI Fellow will work directly with Axios co-founders and senior leaders to accelerate how AI is embedded across the organization. This role will combine research, prototyping, experimentation, and strategic advisory work.
Requirements
- You are deeply curious about AI and its real-world applications
- You think in systems and frameworks, not just prompts
- You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and experimenting quickly
- You can clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- You can operate at both the technical and strategic level — building something in the morning and briefing founders in the afternoon.
- Extensive experience working hands-on 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
- Strong problem-solving and structured thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Strong preference for a Spring 2026 college graduate
- Strong preference for candidates located in the DC metro area
Responsibilities
- Brief founders and leadership on key developments in LLMs and applied AI
- Build and test prototypes for internal tools, workflows, and product ideas
- Pressure-test emerging AI use cases across editorial, revenue, product, and operations
- Identify high-leverage opportunities where AI can meaningfully increase speed, quality, and impact
- Help translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical applications for non-technical leaders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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