Reporter, News

Axios is seeking a writer-editor to lead the afternoons and evenings on our newsdesk. As a reporter, you will play a critical role in our 24/7 newsroom, reporting to our Executive Editor.

Responsibilities include:

• Real-time news surveillance
• Quick-turn writing of spot news stories
• Editing a wide variety of national news
• Monitoring developments on key stories and flagging them to experts

Ideal candidates will have:

• A get-stuff-done attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Writing and editing experience in a fast-paced news environment
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and activating on news
• A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios
• Experience working across teams to produce quality content
• Demonstrated knowledge of the digital and social media landscape
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This role requires working afternoons/evenings (2pm-10pm ET Sunday-Thursday).

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $70,000 - $110,000.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
• 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 telehealth services
• Personal health advocacy resources
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events