Axios - Reporter, Pro Deals (M&A)

• You should be obsessed with beating the competition on mergers, LBOs and hostile takeovers.You must be well sourced inside the banks, law firms, advisers and everywhere in the M&A world. You also need to have the expertise to clearly explain why it all matters to Axios readers. • Go deeper: Candidates should embody an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for Axios’ reader-first mission. Ideal candidates will also have the following skills and traits: • Go deeper: • Subject matter expertise on the M&A landscape • A passion for news, scoops and scoring exclusives that get people talking • Exceptional writing abilities • Highly skilled at spotting top story ideas and crafting conceptual stories that exceed our readers' expectations • Expertise for driving the conversation with scoops and trend stories • Experience on stage at conferences getting sources to break news in a live setting • Comfortable on tv, radio and podcasts as an expert guest • Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with internal and external audiences • Positive attitude and ability to thrive in high-pressure news environment • A commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment • A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios • Starting salary for this role is in the range of $100,000 - $130,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation 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. • Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows. • 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 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