A company worthy of your trust - Anonymous employee Axios Employee Review

5.0
Apr 20, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Diversity and inclusion are actual priorities, instead of simply talking points. There's a spirit of collaboration and a collective energy to produce truly remarkable news and avoid BS. Employees are creative problem-solvers and tackle issues with grace under pressure. Employees are empowered to know multiple parts of the business- transparency in action, not just in concept. Communication from the senior-level is frequent and informative, there's truly an open-door policy, and no question goes unanswered.

Cons

The pace, which is invigorating 97% of the time, can be brutal the other 3% if you come from a "traditional" workplace that's less inclined to innovate.

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5.0
Jan 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It's the least toxic newsroom I've ever worked in (which isn't saying much) BUT my colleagues genuinely care about me and vice versa. Leadership is pretty transparent and regularly communicates with staff, even when it's hard. I've been given room to grow and learn, and I've seen similar opportunities arise for others.

Cons

There have been some growing pains as the company leaves its start-up era.

1.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fully remote work, competitive salary

Cons

Other recent reviews are spot on. Culture and morale has deteriorated in recent years, along with any sense of clarity or direction around the company’s mission and goals. The company seems to be growing too quickly with little strategy. Management will make a show of seeking feedback, but companywide decisions are made abruptly and are handed down from the very top. Layoffs have become a frequent occurrence. The institutional focus is less on fostering quality news gathering and sharing, and more on bolstering the appearance that the CEO is some sort of AI guru. Employees are pushed to “use AI” as much as possible with little direction or resources, and concerns about the tech’s limitations are brushed off. The results? Low quality “AI tools,” and a high tolerance for slop oozing its way into previously high quality output. Leadership and a few favorites receive praise, promotions and preferential treatment, but generally employees burn out quickly from frenetic pacing, understaffing and constantly shifting priorities. Many are either checked out or looking for other opportunities. Stay far away.

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