1 big thing: We are hiring a reporter to be our subject matter expert on money and power in the Middle East.
Why it matters: This reporter will enhance our coverage of the Middle East by becoming the authority on the big topics and trends that are profoundly shaping Gulf deals and economic development.
Go deeper: In this role, you will make an impact at Axios through the following responsibilities:
- Anchor a weekly newsletter that will track the intersection of capital and power.
- Help Axios readers understand how Gulf states leverage trillions to become dominant global investors in sectors spanning technology and professional sports, while simultaneously funding massive domestic infrastructure and emerging champions in AI and aviation to secure unprecedented influence across world capitals.
- Become our public authority on stage and elsewhere to help illuminate these important issues.
The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills:
- A commitment to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.
- A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios.
- Reporting experience in a fast-paced news environment.
- Demonstrated experience landing big scoops and conceptualizing big ideas.
- Strong writing skills for online and newsletters.
- Ability to command a stage and live interview.
- Experience working across teams to produce quality content.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location and employment structure
Location: Gulf-Based, Middle East. The specific work location will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location and work authorization, Axios’s business needs and applicable law.
The selected candidate will be employed through a local employer-of-record (EOR) partner or professional employer organization (PEO), with the specific structure varying by country. The employment arrangement must be permissible in the applicable location and is subject to any required work authorization, professional registration, licensing, background checks and other pre-employment or regulatory requirements.
The reporter will work closely with Axios’ editorial team and follow Axios’ editorial standards and direction.
Skills Required
- Reporting experience in a fast-paced news environment
- Demonstrated experience landing major scoops and conceptualizing big ideas
- Strong online and newsletter writing skills
- Ability to command a stage and conduct live interviews
- Experience working across teams to produce quality content
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment
- Belief in Smart Brevity as Axios's core writing style
- Work authorization and any required professional registration, licensing, background checks, or pre-employment requirements
What We Do
We are a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating and shareable ways possible. We offer a mix of original and smartly narrated coverage of media trends, tech, business and politics with expertise, voice AND smart brevity — on a new and innovative mobile platform. At Axios — the Greek word for worthy — we provide only content worthy of people's time, attention and trust.
Why Work With Us
We have a clear mission — get people smarter, faster. But we only realize that mission with a strong foundation of values and culture. It’s why we invest so heavily in creating, maintaining and protecting a strong culture. It always has been and always will be our first priority. - Jim VandeHei, Co-Founder & CEO of Axios
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