
Reporter: Subject Matter Expert on Money and Power in the Middle East
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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.
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Axios
View Company ProfileAxios is a digital news company founded in 2017 by former Politico veterans (Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz) with a simple mission: to make you smarter, faster. They realized that people's attention spans are shrinking, so they invented a writing format called 'Smart Brevity'. Instead of burying the lead in a 2,000-word article, Axios stories use bullet points, bold text, and specific sections like 'Why it matters' and 'Go deeper' to give you the news in seconds. They cover everything from politics and tech to media and local news, respecting the reader's time above all else.
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