Health Tech Reporter, Axios Pro

The big picture

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’re 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.

Axios Pro Deals is focused on delivering the deal making community news that’s essential to their jobs. We’re looking for a talented, collaborative, experienced reporter to join this team and break news for our highly engaged, loyal audience.

• You should be obsessed with beating the competition and scooping deals across the health tech sector. You should be well sourced inside venture capital and private equity firms as well as investment banks. You are also a sector expert that can explain why your reporting matters to Axios readers.
• We will boost your profile on the beat through our unique audience, as well as through appearances in our national newsletters and live events, and as an expert on TV, radio, podcasts and social media.
• Subject matter expertise on the health tech landscape
• A passion for news, scoops and scoring exclusives that get people talking
• Exceptional writing abilities
• Highly skilled at spotting top story ideas and crafting conceptual stories that exceed our readers' expectations
• Expertise for driving the conversation with scoops and trend stories
• Experience on stage at conferences getting sources to break news in a live setting
• Comfortable on TV, radio and podcasts as an expert guest
• Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with internal and external audiences
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a high‑pressure news environment
• A commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment
• A belief in Smart Brevity as the core writing style of Axios

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $100,000 - $150,000 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.

• 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
• One Medical membership, including telehealth services
• Personal health advocacy resources through Health Advocate
• 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…