Axios

Reporter, Breaking News (Temporary)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media & JournalismIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess exceptional news and editorial judgment and instincts, the ability to write clear, concise, and accurate copy, experience aggregating news stories and working in a breaking news environment, and an outstanding work ethic and comfort in a very fast-paced environment. They should also be readers of a wide variety of news and eager to seek feedback and quick to incorporate feedback to grow and strengthen their skills, along with strong collaboration skills with journalists across all levels.

Responsibilities

The Breaking News Reporter will report and aggregate breaking stories worthy of Axios readers’ time, working closely with editors on a West coast schedule to determine appropriate stories for Axios.com and collaborating with beat reporters on intersecting stories and newsletter items, advancing the daily news cycle forward with story pitches.

Skills

News judgment
Editorial judgment
News aggregation
Breaking news reporting
Concise writing
Story pitching
Collaboration
Fast-paced work ethic
Feedback incorporation

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.

Key Metrics

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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