The New York Times profiles Axios and its plans to scale
AXIOS Claimed Company
Axios is a digital media company that gets you smarter, faster with news that matters. Axions work every day to build a culture that embodies their company values: audience first, excellence always, and candor. Axions live these values every day in how they treat their audiences, customers, partners, and each other. They're looking for new team members who want to help advance their mission of getting people smarter, faster and who value their values. read more
AXIOS Company Culture
AXIOS Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.8/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Diversity
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+AXIOS CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jim VandeHei
94 /100
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Diversity at AXIOS
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at AXIOS have rated Team, Outlook, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at AXIOS
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at AXIOS have rated Team, Outlook, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
AXIOS eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
87
AXIOS employees are 87% more likely to recommend AXIOS as a great place to work
| 89% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 2% | Detractors |
AXIOS Company News
New York Times profiles Axios
March 7th, 2022March 6th, 2022March 8th, 2022
"The news organization that prides itself on short-format writing has big plans to expand in local news, paid newsletters and even the emails sent by your bosses."
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/07/business/media/axios-local.html
Axios Wants Us to Read Everything in Bullet Points
The news organization that prides itself on short-format writing has big plans to expand in local news, paid newsletters and even the emails sent by your bosses.
How Axios is tackling local news: newsletters from small teams, in more markets
December 10th, 2021December 9th, 2021December 11th, 2021
Axios is popping up local news-focused newsletters across the country, with ambitious plans to be in 25 markets in 2022.
https://digiday.com/media/how-axios-is-tackling-local-news-newsletters-from-small-teams-in-more-markets
How Axios is tackling local news: newsletters from small teams, in more markets
Axios is popping up local news-focused newsletters across the country, with ambitious plans to be in 25 markets in 2022.
AXIOS WINS AN EMMY!
December 10th, 2021December 9th, 2021December 11th, 2021
Axios won an Emmy!!
https://twitter.com/newsemmys/status/1443027107714584576?s=20
Axios has spun up a seven-figure software licensing business in less than a year.
December 10th, 2021December 9th, 2021December 11th, 2021
In February, Axios launched Axios HQ, its software-as-a-service business that is designed to teach companies how to write it its trademarked editorial style of “Smart Brevity” for internal communications.
https://digiday.com/media/axios-has-made-1m-in-revenue-from-its-eight-month-old-software-licensing-business/
Axios made $1M from eight-month-old software licensing business
Axios HQ is bringing in more revenue than expected, but the challenges of a tech company are different than those of a media company.
Axios' explosive growth in 2021 on Digiday Podcast
December 10th, 2021December 9th, 2021December 11th, 2021
‘It’s too early to sell’: Why Axios is set on investing in internal growth, versus pursuing M&A in 2022
https://digiday.com/media/its-too-early-to-sell-why-axios-is-set-on-investing-in-internal-growth-versus-pursuing-ma-in-2022/
Axios is set on investing in internal growth, versus pursuing M&A in 2022
Axios will focus on building its local media, subscription and SaaS licensing businesses to keep up the trend of 40% YoY revenue growth.
Working at AXIOS
Working at AXIOS is rated highly by 100 employees, across various culture dimensions. AXIOS employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting AXIOS’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at AXIOS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AXIOS
A+
Overall Company Culture at AXIOS is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
AXIOS ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
AXIOS Employee Reviews
Out of 489 AXIOS employee reviews, 99% were positive. The remaining 1% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping AXIOS improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 99% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 1% |
Positive Reviews From AXIOS Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The founders at Axios are amazing. They truly care about their employees, they take the time to listen. Talent/Opts team is such a fun, talented and dedicated group of individuals. This is one of the best companies I have worked for and I am a proud Axion!
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Leadership constantly has transparent, candid discussions with staff that help you align your role with the mission of the company and put you in a position to do where you can work from your point of strength. It's incredibly motivating + inspiring & they always do right by the peeps they lead.
- What are some of the best things about your team?They truly hire the BEST people. Smart, fun, and incredibly hardworking
AXIOS Company Information
AXIOS Company Overview
Axios is a digital media company that gets you smarter, faster with news that matters. Axions work every day to build a culture that embodies their company values: audience first, excellence always, and candor. Axions live these values every day in how they treat their audiences, customers, partners, and each other. They're looking for new team members who want to help advance their mission of getting people smarter, faster and who value their values.
AXIOS was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Jim VandeHei. Since its inception 10 years ago, AXIOS has grown to 502 employees.
AXIOS Mission, Vision & Values
AXIOS Mission Statement
Get you smarter, faster with news that matters
AXIOS Values
- Audience first
- Excellence always
- Candor
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at AXIOS
We partnered with No Kid Hungry for a live, virtual event to discuss the state of hungry children in America, focusing on the challenges of feeding children in the summer months. We unpacked the health, policy and economic implications of the pandemic and how leaders, schools and organizations alike can make a difference during this critical period. In doing so, we proudly raised $70,000 for such a worthy cause and critical time during this pandemic.
| Website | www.axios.com |
|---|---|
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Tel | 2023210003 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.axios.com/careers |
| Social Sites | |
| Headquarters | |
| Arlington HQ | 3100 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201 United States of America |
| New York City HQ | 41 East 11th Street, 9th floor New York City, NY 10003 United States of America |
| Charlotte HQ | 529 W Summit Avenue, Suite 3B Charlotte, NC 28203 United States of America |
Axios HR Team
Long last in person retreat in 2022!
THE. BEST. HR. TEAM. EVER.
Our DEI stats
All our Local cities!
Back on stage at SXSW!
Yay for awards!
AXIOS Employees
AXIOS has 502 employees in 3 locations. 100 employees at AXIOS have reviewed AXIOS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 100 AXIOS employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at AXIOS are extremely happy with their total compensation at AXIOS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AXIOS are extremely happy with their team. 100 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at AXIOS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AXIOS believe the environment at AXIOS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AXIOS is extremely fast. About 44% of the employees at AXIOS work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at AXIOS are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
AXIOS employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at AXIOS report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
98% of AXIOS employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
AXIOS employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
89% of AXIOS employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
AXIOS employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
100% of AXIOS employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining AXIOS - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
AXIOS KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of AXIOS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 77 AXIOS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 77 have said yes.
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AXIOS CEO & Leadership
94 /100
AXIOS CEO Awards and Recognitions
AXIOS’s CEO Jim VandeHei started in this role in 2016. Jim’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. With a high CEO score, Jim VandeHei has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2022. In addition, Jim has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making AXIOS’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. AXIOS’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Entry Level experience, employees in the Operations department, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees in the Legal department, and African American/Black employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to AXIOS’s competitors, Jim VandeHei ranks right above Cherwell Software CEO Sam Gilliland. Under VandeHei’s leadership, AXIOS employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Work Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where AXIOS could stand to see real improvement.
AXIOS Leadership
The AXIOS Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Jim VandeHei, Co-Founder and Executive Editor Mike Allen, and Co-Founder and President Roy Schwartz
Jim VandeHei CEO / President
Jim VandeHei was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1989. In 1995, he graduated from... read more
Mike Allen Co-Founder and Executive Editor
Mike Allen serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Axios. Mike started at Axios in November of 2016. Mike is... read more
Roy Schwartz Co-Founder and President
Roy Schwartz serves as the Co-Founder and President of AXIOS.
Jim VandeHei Co-Founder and CEO
Jim VandeHei serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of AXIOS.
Fabricio Drumond Chief Revenue Officer
Fabricio Drumond serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of AXIOS.
Kayla Brown Chief of Staff
Kayla Brown serves as the Chief of Staff of AXIOS.
Dominique Taylor Chief People Officer
Dominique Taylor serves as the Chief People Officer of AXIOS.
AXIOS Salaries
How much does AXIOS pay?
How much do people at AXIOS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AXIOS is $64,056, or $30 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $193,410, or $92 per hour.
100 employees at AXIOS rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 228 ratings) while 100 employees at AXIOS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 178 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $156k | $156k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $177k | $177k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $217k | $217k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $228k | $228k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $255k | $255k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
$64,056*
Average Compensation
$193,410*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diversity & Inclusion at AXIOS
Diverse employees at AXIOS score the company 88/100 across various culture categories, placing AXIOS in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AXIOS across various culture dimensions.
Axios considers a fuller spectrum of unique identities when ensuring they're building a diverse workforce. Axios surveys staff annually to ensure the company is enhancing diversity in more than a dozen different categories including, but not limited to: ability, age, background, education, ethnicity, experience, gender identity, personality, race, religion, and sexual orientation. The company strives to create an environment where Axions from all walks of life can bring their full selves to work and do their best work.,,Go Deeper on D&I at Axios,Axios has a D&I team whose mission is to advance the diversity and inclusion goals of Axios in an effort to build a diverse community in which all feel welcomed, valued, and respected so that both individuals and the company may thrive.,,Employee Resource Groups,An Employee Resource Group (ERG) is a company-sponsored group organized to establish a community of people who identify with a particular identity. An ERG benefits both the company and the individual by providing those individuals with a safe space to build community around identity and to advance the mission and values of the company. Axios has three ERGs:,,Axions of Color: for Axions who are people of Color (POC),Quaxios: for LGBTQ+ Axions,Women Who Kick Axios: for Axions who identify as women
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AXIOS Perks & Benefits
- Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families) - Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave - 401K - Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays and cultural days - Annual learning and development stipend Covid-19 benefits - WFH stipend - Mental Health Days - Free Meditation sessions - Free Power Yoga sessions - Free HIIT classes - Get Off Your Axios challenge that challenges employees to take a holistic approach to wellness - Fun Fridays - fun programming opportunities for our employees to come together outside of work and connect
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
AXIOS PTO
AXIOS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.
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AXIOS Careers
AXIOS Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, AXIOS applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
AXIOS has a total of 502 employees
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in AXIOS on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 71% | |
|---|---|---|
Business Development | 14% | |
Customer Success | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 86% | |
|---|---|---|
Mc Lean | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding AXIOS
What is AXIOS address?
AXIOS location is at 3100 Clarendon Boulevard
Who is the CEO of AXIOS?
AXIOS CEO is Jim VandeHei, their score by employees is 94
What are the salaries in AXIOS
The average salary for employees in AXIOS is 64056$
What is AXIOS eNPS?
The eNPS for AXIOS is 87
How many employees work in AXIOS?
AXIOS has 502 employees
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