Reporter, Pro Deals – M&A

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

📋 Description

• Provide insights and demonstrate expertise in mergers, leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and hostile takeovers.

• Deliver breaking news for the engaged audience of Axios Pro Deals.

• Outperform competitors in M&A coverage.

• Discover significant story ideas and create conceptual narratives.

• Foster discussions through exclusive scoops and trend-focused stories.

• Engage sources to share news during live conference appearances.

• Act as an expert guest on television, radio, and podcasts.

• Collaborate effectively with both internal and external audiences.

• Clarify the relevance of M&A developments to Axios readers.

• Cultivate AI proficiency and leverage AI tools to boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the M&A landscape.

• Strong enthusiasm for news, exclusive scoops, and securing unique stories.

• Outstanding writing skills.

• Highly adept at identifying top story concepts and developing them into engaging narratives.

• Proven ability to lead discussions with exclusive scoops and trend pieces.

• Experience in live settings at conferences, successfully getting sources to share news.

• Comfortable appearing on TV, radio, and podcasts as a subject matter expert.

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various audiences.

• Positive demeanor and capacity to excel in a fast-paced news environment.

• Dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Adherence to Smart Brevity as the fundamental writing style of Axios.

• Well-connected within banks, law firms, advisory firms, and the M&A sector.

• Capability to articulate the implications of M&A developments to readers.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to Axios' reader-first mission.

• Expected to enhance AI literacy and utilize AI tools responsibly.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

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

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

• Coverage for dental and vision needs.

• 12-week paid leave for primary caregivers.

• Generous vacation policy alongside paid holidays.

• One mental health day provided each quarter.

• Annual stipend for learning and development opportunities.

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

• Tele-mental health services offered through Headspace.

• Membership with OneMedical, including telehealth services.

• Personal health advocacy resources available through HealthAdvocate.

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

• Access to the Axios “Family Fund” for financial support during hardships or emergencies.

• Enhanced flexibility for parents and caregivers.

• Virtual company-sponsored social activities.

• A strong, positive workplace culture.

• Commitment to maintaining an open, inclusive, and diverse work environment.