Reporter Fellow, Local Investigations
The New York TimesSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, JournalismIndustries
Requirements
- Skilled writer who cares deeply about local news and is obsessed with innovative ways to cover it
- Command of the local market (Cincinnati and northern suburbs) along with the sourcing necessary to illuminate busy readers about the community
- Experience covering news and a deep understanding of Cincinnati and surrounding region
- Excellent sources and ability to create new ones
- Strong reporting skills and comfort working independently and on deadline
- Ability to decipher data, break news, and create conceptual scoops
- Background in understanding local and national news coverage more broadly
- A belief in and dedication to writing in Smart Brevity
- Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission
- Ability to create stories across multiple platforms, including newsletter, web, and social media
Responsibilities
- Co-authoring a daily and twice-weekly Axios newsletter featuring insights and scoops that matter most to the local audience
- Helping build Axios Local and shape how the product evolves
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Reporter position?
The starting salary range is $60,000 - $90,000, dependent on factors like location, work experience, and skills. This range accounts for all possible US locations since it's remote-optional, but candidates are eligible only for their specific location's range.
Is this a remote position, or do I need to be in Cincinnati?
This is a remote-optional job posting, meaning it can be performed remotely across the US, with salary adjusted based on location.
What skills are required for the Reporter role?
Key requirements include experience covering news with deep knowledge of Cincinnati, excellent sourcing and reporting skills, ability to work independently on deadline, decipher data, break news, and write in Smart Brevity style across platforms.
What is the company culture like at Axios?
Axios emphasizes an audience-first format with Smart Brevity to deliver trustworthy news efficiently, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for local news that builds community connections.
What makes a strong candidate for this Reporter job?
Strong candidates have deep Cincinnati market knowledge, excellent sources, strong independent reporting on deadline, data analysis skills for scoops, and dedication to Smart Brevity across platforms.
Axios
Local news coverage for Charlotte community
About Axios
Axios Charlotte provides local news and information to the Charlotte, North Carolina community, covering topics like careers, real estate, travel, and food. The company generates revenue through advertising and sponsored content, leveraging its daily newsletter with over 107,000 subscribers to attract local businesses. By focusing specifically on the Charlotte area, Axios Charlotte offers in-depth coverage that is highly relevant to its audience. The goal is to keep the community informed while supporting local businesses.
Arlington, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$55.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
401(k)
Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
Company equity
Commuter and cell phone benefit
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Annual learning and development stipend
Risks
AI-driven news platforms could challenge Axios's smart brevity approach.
Partnerships in the crypto industry may expose Axios to reputational risks.
Reliance on advertising revenue makes Axios vulnerable to economic downturns.
Differentiation
Axios delivers news with smart brevity, focusing on efficiency and shareability.
The company offers hyper-local content specific to the Charlotte community.
Axios partners with local businesses for targeted advertising opportunities.
Upsides
Local news consumption is rising, boosting Axios Charlotte's audience base.
Newsletters are growing as a primary news source, aligning with Axios's strategy.
Digital advertising spending is projected to reach $701 billion by 2025.
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