News Reporter

Axios

. Lead the afternoons and evenings on Axios's newsdesk .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills in a fast-paced news environment, with a focus on real-time news surveillance and collaboration across teams. Proficient in Smart Brevity writing style and knowledgeable about the digital and social media landscape.

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Writing And Editing ExperienceReal-Time News SurveillanceSmart Brevity Writing StyleDigital And Social Media KnowledgeInterpersonal Skills

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Strong Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

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Fast-Paced News EnvironmentNews MonitoringContent ProductionBreaking NewsTeam Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the afternoons and evenings on Axios's newsdesk
Participate as part of the 24/7 nerve center for the newsroom
Conduct real-time news surveillance
Write quick-turn spot news stories
Edit a wide variety of national news, including breaking stories and occasional enterprise
Monitor developments on key stories and flag them to experts
Edit others' work and write original work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a team of journalists
Writing and editing experience in a fast-paced news environment
Demonstrated experience monitoring and activating on news
A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios
Experience working across teams to produce quality content
Demonstrated knowledge of the digital and social media landscape
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willing to work afternoons/evenings (2pm-10pm ET Sunday-Thursday)
Expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
One mental health day per quarter
Annual learning and development stipend
$100 monthly work-from-home stipend
Tele-mental health services through Headspace
OneMedical membership, including telehealth services
Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
Virtual company-sponsored social events
A strong and positive work environment
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture