Axios

Senior Associate, Audience

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media & NewsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, and ideally have 5+ years of experience in audience development, digital strategy, or content distribution. A strong understanding of digital media trends, audience analytics, and content optimization is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate, Audience will take ownership for the web performance of Axios’s coverage areas, building processes to ensure thoughtful planning of audience-winning content. They will serve as the point person for identifying stories suitable for adaptation across distribution points, including Local and social video. Furthermore, this role involves developing coverage plans for news moments, interpreting performance data for editors, advising on newsletter-to-web translation, generating reader-service stories, and executing tactics to grow reporter public profiles through targeted online communities.

Skills

Audience Engagement
Performance Metrics
Content Distribution
Media Coverage
Social Media
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Management
News Cycle Understanding
Content Planning
Story Identification

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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