General Manager

1 big thing: We're hiring an experienced, innovative executive to drive our next phase of scale in Axios Local. This leader will grow Axios Local to 100+ cities by developing and proving multiple models for profitable expansion. It will report into the COO.

Why it Matters: We want to bring smart, trustworthy local news to every community in America. 

• We’ve cracked the code on a product readers love – a daily newsletter that’s a smart guide to what matters in local news, business and community. 
• By mid-year, Axios Local will be in 34 communities that encompass over 100 million Americans. Over 2 million subscribe to our newsletters.
• We’re expanding revenue at a rapid clip and doubled local dollars in 2024.

The Details: The ideal candidate is a mix of entrepreneur and operator who thinks urgently and creatively about scale. Specific objectives are:

• Lead vision for a  technical and operational system – with automation at its core – to drive scale into the hundreds 
• Test content and business partnerships that strengthen Axios Local’s business model and product
• Push existing, more mature cities into margin-boosters that fund expansion and experimentation elsewhere in Axios Local

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term plans that achieve our financial, editorial and growth goals
• Own the P&L for Axios Local, including investment needs and accountability
• Oversee cross-functional operation of leaders including editorial, revenue, membership, marketing, product/tech and comms. 
• Note: these leaders will directly report into their functional leads, i.e. CRO, Editor-in-Chief, CTO
• Work closely with CTO on a tech and automation roadmap that unlocks rapid scale
• Lead evolution of our products for readers - including newsletter, social, events, membership and more - in ways that align with monetization
• Continuously iterate on organization structures and headcount that achieve our goals, in the leanest way possible
• Stay connected to the landscape of local media. Be expert on new developments, collaboration opportunities and competition
• Seek and lead relationships with major partners that can enhance the business (i.e. current deal with OpenAI)
• Drive a culture of speed, experimentation and excellence

Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of digital media or mid-stage startup experience. Proven record of scaling businesses and managing large-scale operations
• Exceptional communicator who can represent Axios Local internally and externally
• Thrives in a cross-functional environment 
• Has experience at the intersection of business, editorial and technology 
• Able to make decisions fast amid constant trade-offs
• Savvy at leading with both authority and influence
• Strong bias toward action and accountability

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $250,000 - $300,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits. Axios' compensation philosophy takes into account cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location.

What Axios brings to the table besides salary:

• 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 tele-health 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.