Director, Talent Acquisition (Product, Design, & Technology)

Quick take: Axios is a growth-stage company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We're hiring a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our Product, Design and Technology recruiting efforts. This role will report into the Vice President of Talent Acquisition. 

Why it matters: The Director will manage a team of tech recruiters and associates and lead hiring processes for Axios Media’s product, design and technology teams, building brand recognition, and attracting top talent. You will support the People Operations team in translating business needs into hiring decisions and plan for future growth.

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills:

• 8+ years of experience with full life cycle recruitment in technical areas
• Experience managing and building a team of technical recruiters
• Passion for and experience in people management and mentorship: desire to motivate, support and lead a team of exceptional people 
• Deep understanding of recruiting best practices, processes and data 
• Experience at high-growth, dynamic organizations (preferably technology companies) 
• Solutions-oriented mindset and proactive attitude
• Passion for building diverse teams, recognizing the collective power of teams whose members bring different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to the table
• Strong sense of client management/ client-services approach 
• Passion for effective collaboration and strong team-first attitude 

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
• Commuter and cell phone benefit
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

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 
• 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.