Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager

Quick take: Axios is a growth-stage media and technology company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news and information in an audience-first format known as Smart Brevity ™.

Why it matters: Axions rally around a shared mission to foster a diverse organization in which all feel welcomed, valued and respected so everyone can thrive. To drive this mission forward, we are looking for an experienced leader to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Axios. 

Go deeper: In this role, you will oversee Axios’s efforts in fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. You will work closely with leadership, employees, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to implement and advance programs that align with our mission. Your primary responsibilities include: 

• Partnering with ERG leadership on budget, programming, policies, and employee engagement; Managing ERG budgets and tracking monthly expenses; Recruiting internally for ERG leaders and executive sponsors as needed.
• Conducting the annual Diversity & Inclusion survey; Preparing the data analysis,  annual DEI report and Newsletter; Leading a town hall and/or office hours for employee Q&A on the DEI report.
• During your first year: Conducting an assessment of our current state and creating an action plan for our DEI program; Developing and implementing a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with Axios’s mission and values.
• Serving as an internal partner to leadership teams to identify DEI opportunities within their departments.
• Providing training and resources on DEI topics, ensuring employees at all levels are equipped to contribute to an inclusive workplace.
• Maintaining a calendar of culturally diverse events, holidays, and recognition dates to use as an organizational education tool.
• Reviewing organizational processes and policies through an equity lens and working with stakeholders to make updates that eliminate bias and promote equity.

The details: This position requires the following:

• At least 5 years of experience in a DEI role; experience leading a DEI program is preferred.
• Comfort with navigating ambiguity with autonomy, and taking ownership in determining the next step forward.
• Proven experience collaborating and partnering with colleagues at all levels. 
• Strong empathy and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to the company and facilitating conversations.
• Experience with analyzing data sets and preparing key findings; strong Excel or Google Sheets skills are required.
• Strong written communication; you will draft frequent company communications in our Smart Brevity format.

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $90,000 - $121,000 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. 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.

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 tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive 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 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.