About
Axios is a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating and shareable ways possible. The company offers a mix of original and smartly narrated coverage of media trends, tech, business, and politics with expertise, voice, and smart brevity on a new and innovative mobile platform. Axios, the Greek word for worthy, provides only content worthy of people's time, attention, and trust.
Axios publishes news, as well as focuses on business, technology, politics, science, and media trends. It also served as a farm team for political reporters who have since gone on to high-profile spots at outlets like the New York Times and the Washington Post.
Axios was founded in 2016 and is based in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
Mission
Axios is dedicated to delivering trustworthy news and insights in an efficient, user-friendly format, enabling readers to stay informed and make smarter decisions. Their core mission is to revolutionize the way people consume news by providing a platform that cuts through the noise and delivers essential information in a concise manner. By combining cutting-edge technology with expert journalism, Axios aims to elevate the standards of news reporting and foster a more informed and engaged global community.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- 401K
- Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
- Commuter benefit
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Additional pandemic-related benefits:
- One mental health day per quarter
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services
- 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
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
Core Values
- Smart Brevity: Axios values concise and impactful communication, delivering news and information in a clear and efficient manner.
- Authenticity: Axios strives for transparency and honesty in its reporting, building trust with its audience and holding itself accountable for accuracy.
- Innovation: Axios embraces new technologies and approaches to journalism, pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to deliver news and information.
- Collaboration: Teamwork is essential to Axios's success, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect for diverse perspectives.
Axios
Leadership
Jim VandeHei
Co-Founder & CEO
Mike Allen
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Roy Schwartz
Co-Founder & President
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