Part Time Reporter, Breaking Newsdesk

Quick Take: Axios is a thriving, fast-growing media organization dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We're looking for some part-time reporting help on the breaking news desk at Axios. You'd be working with a great team of reporters and editors on a shift schedule.

Why it Matters: Axios has built a newsroom of more than 150 talented journalists committed to providing our readers the most trustworthy information in the most efficient way possible. Reporters have the opportunity to collaborate with beat reporters across the Axios newsroom on both breaking and general assignment stories that intersect with our various coverage areas.

The Details: This is a shift-based team, and we anticipate the hours for this role will be two-to-three weekdays from noon until 8 pm ET and Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm ET). There is some flexibility on the days of the week and the hours, with Saturday coverage being the priority.

Ideal candidates should possess most of the following skills:

Exceptional editorial judgment and news instincts
Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate copy on the first draft
Proven attention to detail and fact-checking
Experience working in a breaking news environment, framing stories for a national audience
Understanding of the national news landscape and experience aggregating news
Positive attitude, outstanding remote work ethic and comfort in a fast-paced environment