Breaking News Reporter, Newsdesk

Quick Take: Axios is a growth-stage startup dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a breaking news reporter to contribute to coverage on axios.com, joining the talented team on our Newsdesk. 

Why it Matters: Breaking news reporters lead by starting and updating coverage for our website when big, national news breaks. Reporters are the first to deliver news via alerts, prominent homepage placement, and social channels to our readers and set the initial context of why stories matter. You’ll report, update, and aggregate stories that are worthy of our reader’s time and attention. 

• This is an opportunity for journalists looking to sharpen their writing and reporting skills at the national level and have their work read by millions.

The Details: This role works closely with our team of editors to determine appropriate stories where Axios can add value to our readers. Reporters have the opportunity to collaborate with beat reporters across the Axios newsroom on both breaking and general assignment stories that intersect with our various coverage areas.

• This is a shift-based team, and we anticipate the hours for this role will be weekdays from noon until 8 pm ET, with an eventual move to Tuesday-Saturday schedule (weekdays 2 pm to 10 pm ET and Saturdays, 10 am to 6 pm). All teammates contribute to cover shifts for absences, vacations, etc. 

Ideal candidates should embody a passion for Axios and Smart Brevity, an entrepreneurial spirit and possess most of the following skills:

• Exceptional editorial judgment and news instincts 
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate copy on the first draft
• Proven attention to detail and fact-checking
• Experience working in a breaking news environment, framing stories for a national audience
• Understanding of the national news landscape and experience aggregating news
• Positive attitude, outstanding remote work ethic and comfort in a fast-paced environment
• Eager to seek feedback and quick to incorporate that feedback
• Strong headline writing and familiarity with alerts, SEO, and social media distribution
• Demonstrated collaboration skills with journalists across all levels

Base salary for this role is in the range of $60,000-70,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation benefits.

Don’t forget: 

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per quarter
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund,” which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Classpass discount
• Virtual company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.