Reporter, News

1 big thing: Axios is a media organization dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We're hiring reporters to write for our newsdesk. Why it matters Reporting to our Head of News, the news writers will play a critical role as a 24/7 nerve center for the newsroom. We are after people with a "see it, write it" mentality who have a personal passion for news and a fast-twitch set of journalistic reflexes. This is a job for the news junkies who monitor the situation for fun and want to do it for a living. We operate at one cadence - do it right now - and are after people who marry a love of news with the thrill of being busy. Go deeper The role comes with a range of responsibilities, including: Real-time news surveillance, Quick-turn writing of spot news stories, Monitoring developments on key stories and flagging them to experts. Worthy of your time Ideal candidates will have a get-stuff-done attitude, a strong sense of personal responsibility and urgency, and a passion for being on top of the news at all times. Some of the skills include Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a team of journalists. Writing experience in a fast-paced news environment. Demonstrated experience monitoring and activating on news. A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios. Experience working across teams to produce quality content. Demonstrated knowledge of the digital and social media landscape. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Starting salary Starting salary for this role is in the range of $75,000 - $125,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation benefits. Axios ' compensation philosophy takes into account cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location. What Axios brings to the table besides salary 401(k) with employer match Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option Dental and vision coverage Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave Generous vacation policy, plus holidays One mental health day per quarter Annual learning and development stipend $100 monthly work-from-home stipend Tele-mental health services through Headspace OneMedical membership, including telehealth services Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility Access to the Axios "Family Fund", which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers Virtual company-sponsored social events A strong and positive work environment A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture 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. Originally posted on Himalayas Originally posted on Himalayas #J-18808-Ljbffr NEPSE Trading