Reporter, Axios Local (Cincinnati)

Overview Axios is a company dedicated to providing trustworthy, essential news in a format that respects readers' time. We are hiring a Reporter to cover Cincinnati and the northern suburbs as part of our growing local news initiative. This reporter will help Cincinnati‑area residents understand what's happening in their backyards, getting readers smarter, faster on the news, events and local folkways that matter most to them. Responsibilities Co‑author a daily and twice‑weekly Axios newsletter that is full of insights and scoops that matter most to Cincy and its northern suburbs Cover many aspects of life in the city and its northern suburbs Experiment with and leverage AI for reporting and newsletter production Write conversationally, in Axios' Smart Brevity style Help build Axios Local and shape how our product evolves Qualifications Experience covering Cincinnati and/or its northern suburbs Excellent sources and the desire to create new ones Ability to break news and create conceptual scoops Omnivorous curiosity about your hometown, no matter how long you've lived there Ideas, ideas, ideas Comfort flexing some voice and personality in your writing Proven experience working in a fast‑paced news environment and on deadline The desire to make yourself indispensable to local readers and to Axios Local Salary Starting salary for this role is in the range of $60,000 - $90,000 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. Benefits 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 Annual learning and development stipend $100 monthly work‑from‑home stipend Tele‑mental health services through Headspace 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 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. Axios is committed to maintaining the same safe and inclusive environment for candidates as for our team members. Addressing you by the correct pronoun is an important part of this commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Axios