What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter, Axios Kansas City Job at Axios in Kansas City position at Axios?
Quick take : Axios is a company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a Reporter to cover the Kansas City, Mo. area as part of our growing local news initiative, which is extending our mission to America's hometowns.
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 reporter will create a meaningful local presence in their market, getting readers smarter, faster on the news that matters to them. This reporter will connect the dots between local, national, and global developments to make readers aware of the narratives shaping their lives.
Go deeper : We are looking for a skilled writer who cares deeply about local news and is obsessed with innovative ways to cover it. Requirements include :
- Authoring a daily Axios newsletter that features insights and scoops that matter most to the Kansas City, Mo. audience
- A command of the local market along with the sourcing necessary to illuminate busy readers about the community where they live
- Helping build Axios Local and shape how the product evolves
- Collaborating across teams at Axios to create stories that have impact and bringing stories to life across multiple platforms (online, video, broadcast, or podcast)
The details : Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios' mission and have the following skills :
Starting salary for this role is in the range of $60,000 - $90,000 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.
What Axios brings to the table besides salary :
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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.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
