Quick take: Axios is a company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a web-first news writer to cover the Washington D.C. area as part of our growing local news initiative. 

Why it matters: We are taking our Smart Brevity approach to local markets to help readers understand what’s happening in their own backyards. This role adds to our daily newsletter in Washington D.C. and joins in the goal of making readers smarter, faster on the news that matters to them. 

Go deeper: We are looking for a skilled reporter

who cares deeply about local news and is obsessed with informing readers quickly with context. Responsibilities include:

• Anchoring daily web coverage for Axios D.C., featuring breaking news, quick-turn aggregation and insights on stories that matter most to the local audience
• A command of the D.C. news landscape and which outlets break news when and how, including on local TV, radio and print
• A voice and presence online that complements the Axios D.C. team
• Helping to build Axios Local and shaping how the operation evolves across all cities
• Collaborating across teams at Axios to create stories that have impact

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills:

• Exceptional news and editorial judgment and instincts 
• Experience covering and aggregating news for a digital-first platform or news site 
• Demonstrated ability to identify both the most important and most talked about stories in the Washington D.C. region each day and prioritize the stories Axios can uniquely cover vs. stories that can be aggregated to serve our readers
• Clean writing and careful reporting
• Excellent communication with editors while still being able to work independently in a fast-paced news environment
• Familiarity and experience with news production, SEO, and social distribution
• A range of sourcing for daily news coverage and reactions
• Eager to seek feedback and quick to incorporate feedback to grow and strengthen your skills 
• Outstanding work ethic and comfort in a very fast-paced environment
• A belief in and dedication to writing in Smart Brevity 

Applicants who apply by February 20, 2023 will be considered first, but you may apply until this posting is taken down. 

Don’t forget: 

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per quarter
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Company-sponsored access to Ginger coaching and mental health support 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Classpass discount

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