Reporter, Health Care Deals

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote-Optional
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: $90,000 - $102,000 (Range dependent on location, experience, and skills)

Axios Pro Deals is seeking a highly talented and experienced healthcare deals reporter to cover the biotech sector, focusing on public markets, private equity, and M&A. This role is crucial for delivering essential news to the dealmaking community and will contribute to Axios’ thriving Pro Deals team. The ideal candidate will be obsessed with breaking news and scoring exclusives, possessing deep sector expertise and strong relationships within the financial industry.

Requirements

• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of the biotech landscape.
• News Passion: Passion for news, scoops, and securing exclusives.
• Writing Skills: Exceptional writing abilities.
• Story Conceptualization: Ability to identify top story ideas and craft compelling stories exceeding reader expectations.
• Scoop Expertise: Expertise in driving conversations through scoops and trend stories.
• On-Stage Experience: Experience presenting at conferences and securing news from sources live.
• Media Comfort: Comfortable appearing as an expert guest on TV, radio, and podcasts.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external audiences.
• Positive Attitude: Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a high-pressure news environment.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Cover the biotech sector, focusing on public markets, private equity, and M&A deals.
• Break news and secure exclusive scoops related to the biotech industry.
• Develop and pitch compelling story ideas to the Pro Deals team.
• Conduct thorough research and interviews to support reporting.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging articles for Axios’ newsletters and website.
• Represent Axios as an expert on TV, radio, podcasts, and social media.
• Collaborate with internal and external audiences to build relationships and gather information.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

• Company: Axios
• Team: Axios Pro Deals (14 journalists)
• Mission: To provide trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format.
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • Starting salary: $90,000 - $102,000 (dependent on location, experience, and skills)
  • 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
• Writing Style: Adherence to Axios’ “Smart Brevity” core writing style.