[Remote] Reporter, Axios Denver Suburbs at Axios

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$65,000 – $100,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

Skilled writer who cares deeply about local news and is obsessed with innovative ways to cover it
Authoring two twice-weekly Axios newsletters with potential to increase cadence that feature insights and scoops that matter most to the hyper-local audience
A command of the local market (Douglas and Arapahoe counties) along with the sourcing necessary to illuminate busy readers about the community where they live
Helping build Axios Local and shape how the product evolves
Ability to create stories across multiple platforms, including newsletter, web and social media
Entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for Axios’ mission
Experience covering news and a deep understanding of Douglas and Arapahoe counties
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

Responsibilities

Covering Douglas and Arapahoe counties to create a meaningful local presence, providing utility and connection with the audience using Smart Brevity
Creating stories across multiple platforms, including newsletter, web and social media
Illuminating busy readers about the community through command of the local market and strong sourcing

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

news reportingnewsletter writinglocal sourcingSmart Brevitydata analysismulti-platform contentscoopsindependent reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Reporter position?

The starting salary range is $65,000 - $100,000, depending on factors like location, work experience, and skills. This range accounts for cost of labor differentials across the US and applies to remote-optional locations.

Is this a remote position, and what are the location requirements?

This is a remote-optional job posting, with the salary range adjusted for locations within the United States. The role focuses on covering Douglas and Arapahoe counties in Colorado.

What skills are required for the Reporter role?

Key requirements include experience covering news with deep knowledge of Douglas and Arapahoe counties, 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, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, passion for local news innovation, and collaboration in building Axios Local.

What makes a strong candidate for this Reporter position?

Strong candidates have experience covering news in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, excellent sources, strong independent reporting skills, data analysis ability, and dedication to Smart Brevity with an entrepreneurial passion for local news.

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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