Reporter, Local

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

📋 Description

• Collaborating on a daily Axios newsletter filled with essential insights and exclusive information relevant to the Springs.

• A passion for covering various facets of life in the city.

• Utilizing and experimenting with AI in the reporting process and throughout newsletter production.

• Writing in a conversational tone, adhering to Axios' Smart Brevity style.

• Contributing to the development of Axios Local and influencing the evolution of our product.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in covering Colorado Springs.

• Strong network of sources and a drive to cultivate new connections.

• Capability to break news and generate innovative conceptual scoops.

• An insatiable curiosity about your hometown, regardless of how long you've lived there.

• A wealth of ideas to bring to the table.

• Comfort in expressing your voice and personality through your writing.

• Demonstrated experience in a dynamic news environment and meeting tight deadlines.

• Aiming to become invaluable to local readers and Axios Local.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

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

• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA) for those opting for the high deductible health plan.

• Dental and vision insurance coverage.

• Paid leave of 12 weeks for primary caregivers.

• Generous vacation policy, in addition to holidays.

• One mental health day provided each quarter.

• Annual stipend dedicated to learning and development.

• Monthly $100 stipend for work-from-home expenses.

• Access to tele-mental health services via Headspace.

• Membership with OneMedical, including telehealth services.

• Personal health advocacy resources offered through HealthAdvocate.

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

• Access to the Axios “Family Fund,” designed to offer financial support during times of hardship or emergencies.

• Enhanced work flexibility for parents and caregivers.

• Virtual social events sponsored by the company.

• A supportive and positive workplace environment.

• A commitment to fostering an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture.