Reporter, Axios Local

About the role

You own daily Colorado Springs coverage and shape Axios Local. You run newsletters, experiments, and community conversations with Smart Brevity clarity. Your reporting turns local noise into essential insight for readers. You set the agenda for Colorado Springs news and events through sharp sourcing. You run experiments with AI to improve reporting speed and newsletter clarity. You build trusted sources while expanding deep contacts across the Springs. You shape Axios Local product ideas from the ground up with clear user focus. You ship daily newsletter content that feels essential, conversational, and timely. You partner with local institutions to amplify coverage and community impact.

Key facts

What you'll do

Setting the agenda for Colorado Springs news and events through sharp sourcing.

Running experiments with AI to improve reporting speed and newsletter clarity.

Building trusted sources while expanding deep contacts across the Springs.

Shaping Axios Local product ideas from the ground up with clear user focus.

Shipping daily newsletter content that feels essential, conversational, and timely.

Partnering with local institutions to amplify coverage and community impact.

Owning scoops that reframe familiar stories with fresh context and precision.

Guarding accuracy under deadline pressure while keeping voice bright and accessible.

Translating complex municipal decisions into clear, actionable information for residents.

Identifying emerging trends and under-reported angles in the Colorado Springs region.

Coordinating with editors to align daily coverage with broader Axios Local priorities.

Testing new formats and distribution tactics to grow local reader engagement.

Synthesizing public records and data to support investigative local reporting.

Elevating community voices while maintaining rigorous editorial standards.

Requirements

You must have covered Colorado Springs and maintained strong, active sources.

You must create ideas on demand and break news with public impact.

You must write in Axios Smart Brevity style that serves busy readers.

You must thrive in fast-paced environments and meet strict deadlines.

You must use AI tools to enhance reporting while upholding ethical standards.

You must commit to learning and applying new tools that improve local workflows.

You must operate with startup mentality and entrepreneurial ownership of outcomes.

You must demonstrate a deep understanding of local institutions, power structures, and audiences.

Nice to have

Experience turning complex local topics into clear, engaging newsletter narratives.

Skills & tools

Axios Local, AI tools, Colorado Springs knowledge, Smart Brevity style.

Practical notes

Why it matters

This reporter will help local residents understand what is happening in their own backyards, getting readers smarter, faster on the news, events and local folkways that matter most to them. The role is focused on making complex civic information accessible and urgent without sacrificing depth or context. You will be a trusted voice for the Colorado Springs community during moments of change and continuity.

Go deeper

We are looking for a skilled reporter who wants to own the biggest conversations in Colorado Springs and write newsletters that become the talk of the town. You will be expected to move quickly, verify thoroughly, and communicate with precision. This is a hands-on role that rewards curiosity, persistence, and clarity. You will collaborate closely with editors and product teams to iterate based on reader feedback and performance. The ideal candidate is comfortable interpreting data, managing multiple threads, and explaining local government impact in plain language. You should be prepared to challenge assumptions and ask tough questions in the public interest. This position reflects the belief that local news is essential infrastructure for an informed community.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios is an equal-opportunity employer that 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.