Administrative Assistant

Quick take: Axios is a growth-stage company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We're hiring administrative assistants to support our growing teams in our VA headquarters office. 

Why it matters: You will support several department leaders to ensure that department operations and special projects are running smoothly.

Go deeper: We are looking for proactive thinkers to enthusiastically assist teams with administrative needs such as scheduling and expenses. This opportunity will allow you to play an essential role in supporting company operations. Administrative assistant roles are open across our newsroom and business teams. 

The details: Ideal candidates will embody a proactive, entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrate a passion for Axios’ mission and have the following skills:

• Enthusiasm for scheduling and light calendar management (preferably with Google Suite)
• Strong organization skills to manage logistics such as booking travel, submitting expense reports and department meetings + onboarding tasks 
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple teams
• Extreme attention to detail and time management
• Organized record-keeping, including team documentation and expense tracking
• Desire to grow project management skills and a proactive, autonomous approach
• Embrace a customer-service mindset 
• Commitment to using discretion when handling sensitive information
• Media / editorial experience a plus
• 0-2 years of experience 

Starting hourly wage for this role is in the range of $18.00 - $24.00 per hour and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits.

What Axios brings to the table besides salary:

• 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
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• 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 to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.