News Reporter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the newsdesk during the afternoon and evening shifts at Axios

• Engage as a vital member of the 24/7 operational hub for the newsroom

• Perform real-time news monitoring

• Compose rapid-turnaround spot news articles

• Edit a diverse range of national news, encompassing breaking stories and occasional in-depth pieces

• Track progress on significant stories and alert specialists

• Review and refine colleagues' work while producing original content

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a team of journalists

• Proven writing and editing experience in a dynamic news setting

• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring and responding to news developments

• A commitment to Smart Brevity as the foundational writing style of Axios

• Experience in cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality content

• Solid understanding of the digital and social media landscape

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities

• Availability to work afternoons and evenings (2pm-10pm ET Sunday-Thursday)

• Expected to actively cultivate AI literacy and utilize AI tools to boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• Comprehensive PPO and High Deductible health insurance options through the Blue Cross Blue Shield network

• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for high deductible health plan participants

• Dental and vision insurance

• Paid 12-week leave for primary caregivers

• Generous vacation policy along with paid holidays

• One mental health day each quarter

• Annual stipend for learning and development

• $100 monthly stipend for work-from-home expenses

• Access to tele-mental health services via Headspace

• OneMedical membership, including telehealth options

• Personal health advocacy support through HealthAdvocate

• Inclusive benefits for fertility, hormonal health, and family planning through Carrot Fertility

• Access to the Axios “Family Fund” to assist employees in financial distress or emergencies

• Enhanced work flexibility for parents and caregivers

• Virtual social events sponsored by the company

• A supportive and positive workplace environment

• A dedication to fostering an open, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture