Reporter, Axios Local

About the role

The Reporter for Dallas at Axios is responsible for anchoring robust local coverage that serves as the civic heartbeat of the region. You will own the Dallas beat, setting the daily agenda and defining the trajectory of Axios Local within this dynamic community. This role requires a deep commitment to public service through the lens of digital-native journalism. You will operate with an entrepreneurial spirit, treating the newsroom as a startup where initiative and impact are paramount. The position is remote-optional, allowing for flexibility while maintaining a strong connection to the audience. You will be a narrative driver, transforming complex civic issues into clear, concise insights for residents. Ultimately, your work will establish Axios as the indispensable source for Dallas information.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Curate the flagship Axios newsletter for Dallas, synthesizing the day's most essential developments into a tight, insightful digest that residents rely on.
• Execute persistent local reporting to build a broad network of credible sources across government, business, and community institutions.
• Produce clear, conversational copy in the Axios Smart Brevity style, ensuring every sentence delivers value without unnecessary complexity.
• Break original news and generate conceptual scoops that reframe ongoing conversations and power dynamics in Dallas.
• Leverage artificial intelligence tools to streamline research, data analysis, and newsletter production processes.
• Monitor local dynamics and community feedback to directly inform the product roadmap for Axios Local in the region.
• Maintain rigorous editorial standards while meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced, 24-hour news cycle.
• Proactively pitch story ideas that highlight underreported issues and amplify voices often excluded from mainstream coverage.
• Represent Axios in civic spaces, fostering trust through transparent communication and consistent follow-through.
• Champion innovative storytelling formats that make local coverage engaging and shareable across social platforms.
• Verify information independently through document review, on-the-record interviews, and on-the-ground observation.
• Translate dense municipal documents and public records into accessible explanations for a general audience.
• Collaborate with editors and product teams to optimize newsletter subject lines, timing, and distribution strategies.
• Measure the impact of your reporting through open rates, engagement metrics, and community response.
• Act as the on-the-ground expert, ensuring that Dallas coverage remains nuanced, accurate, and deeply contextual.

Requirements

You must possess current, professional experience covering Dallas with demonstrated deep contextual knowledge of the region's history and institutions.

You must have a proven track record of establishing new source relationships and independently verifying information without editorial hand-holding.

You must thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting strict deadlines while managing multiple ongoing stories.

You must write in a conversational yet precise manner that respects readers' time and delivers clarity on complex issues.

You must uphold the highest editorial standards, including accuracy, fairness, and transparency in all published work.

You must contribute strategic thinking to the product direction of Axios Local, aligning coverage with audience needs and business goals.

You must operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership of your beat and seeking opportunities beyond assigned tasks.

You must maintain strict ethical standards, including disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and rigorous fact-checking.

Nice to have

Prior experience applying AI tools to reporting workflows and newsletter production is strongly preferred.

Practical notes

This is a remote-optional role.

Compensation details are outlined in the benefits and compensation section.

All employees are expected to develop AI literacy and actively integrate these tools into their daily workflows.

Compensation and benefits

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $65,000 - $105,000 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.
• Inclusively 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.

Equal opportunity employer statement

Axios is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices.