Axios

Reporter, Health Care Deals

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Finance, MediaIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should embody an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for Axios’ reader-first mission, possessing subject matter expertise on the biotech landscape, a passion for news, scoops and scoring exclusives, exceptional writing abilities, and expertise for driving the conversation with scoops and trend stories. Experience on stage at conferences getting sources to break news in a live setting, comfort on tv, radio and podcasts as an expert guest, and a commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment are also required.

Responsibilities

The Reporter, Health Care Deals will cover this essential sector of the deals market with a focus on the public markets, private equity and M&A, breaking news for Axios’ highly engaged audience and delivering essential news to the dealmaking community. They will also be responsible for spotting top story ideas, crafting conceptual stories that exceed readers’ expectations, and appearing in national newsletters and as an expert on tv, radio, podcasts and social media, as well as building relationships with sources inside banks, venture capital and private equity firms.

Skills

News Gathering
Scoops
Trend Reporting
Writing
Public Speaking
Media Relations
Interviews
Storytelling
Public Markets
Private Equity
M&A
Biotech
Dealmaking

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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