Health Tech Reporter, Axios Pro

About the role

Axios Pro Deals is the subscription service within Axios, a media organization dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We are hiring a health tech deals reporter to cover this essential sector of the deals market with a focus on breaking news that serves our readers. You will own the health tech beat for Axios Pro Deals, becoming the primary authority on venture capital, private equity, and investment bank activity shaping the sector. You should be obsessed with beating the competition and securing exclusive scoops that move the market. You will leverage deep relationships within the health tech ecosystem to provide context that other outlets cannot match. This role offers a clear path to elevate your profile through national newsletters, live events, and television and radio appearances. You will be expected to explain complex transactions to Axios readers with clarity and precision. The position demands an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to the reader-first mission that defines Axios.

Key facts

What you'll do

Cover breaking news and major transactions across the health tech sector for Axios Pro Deals.

Cultivate and maintain a robust network of sources within venture capital firms, private equity shops, and investment banks.

Scoop key deals and strategic transactions before competitors, ensuring Axios readers get the news first.

Analyze deal trends and market dynamics to explain the significance of transactions to a broad audience.

Develop deep subject matter expertise on health tech sub-sectors including digital health, medtech, and therapeutics.

Pitch and write high-impact stories that meet Axios' Smart Brevity standards and exceed reader expectations.

Collaborate with editors and other beat reporters to identify emerging stories and cross-promote content.

Represent Axios on stage at industry conferences to secure on-the-record comments and exclusive insights.

Serve as a visible expert on TV, radio, podcasts, and social media to drive traffic and engagement.

Translate complex financial and regulatory language into accessible narratives for Axios readers.

Build and manage relationships with investor sources to ensure consistent access to deal flow.

Monitor competitor coverage to identify gaps and opportunities for Axios Pro to own the narrative.

Contribute to internal discussions on the future of health tech M&A and its implications for the market.

Leverage data and market intelligence to support reporting and validate story angles.

Maintain a rigorous news judgment and deadline discipline in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

You must possess a deep understanding of the health tech landscape, including major players, trends, and regulatory issues.

You must have a proven track record of breaking news and securing exclusive scoops in a previous role.

You must demonstrate exceptional writing abilities with a strong command of grammar, style, and clarity.

You must be highly skilled at spotting top story ideas and crafting conceptual narratives that resonate with Axios readers.

You must have experience driving conversations through scoops and trend stories that influence industry discourse.

You must be comfortable appearing on television, radio, and podcasts as an expert commentator on health tech matters.

You must have experience working on stage at conferences where you can interact with sources in live settings.

You must be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve shared goals.

You must maintain a positive attitude and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment.

You must be committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment in all aspects of your reporting.

You must adhere to Axios' core principle of Smart Brevity in every piece you produce.

You must be eligible to work in the United States and comply with all employment eligibility requirements.

You must be willing to relocate or maintain your primary work location within the United States as required by compensation policy.

You must comply with Axios' standards for journalistic ethics, accuracy, and source protection.

You must be prepared to manage multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously without sacrificing quality.

Nice to have

Prior experience covering financial markets and deal activity is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with data visualization and tools for tracking deal flow is a plus.

Experience contributing to Axios newsletters or live events is highly valued.

Understanding of AI applications in health technology is a preferred trait for this evolving beat.

Practical notes

This is a remote-optional role available to candidates within the United States.

Travel may be required for in-person events and conferences related to the beat.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The start date is dependent on the successful completion of the hiring process.

Candidates must be able to meet regular editorial deadlines and participate in scheduled team meetings.