Axios reviews

3.3

43% would recommend to a friend

(237 total reviews)
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Jim VandeHei

53% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Axios has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 237 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Axios employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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237 reviews
5.0
Apr 21, 2020

Innovative, busy startup going places

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Pros

I have enjoyed working at Axios since I got hired - it is an exciting place to work with a lot of brilliant people who are not afraid to break the status quo. Mostly this works out really well. People (HR) team is creative and supportive with ways to make everyone feel included and involved. Transparency from leadership is valued and not just in words alone - they really practice it every day. It is nice to be regularly given specific, honest updates on the status of the company. Lots of fun perks like snacks, religious holidays off, and a very nice Arlington VA office. Retreats are a blast. Culture is strong and continually improved on, even across multiple offices and remote employees. Transition to all remote with covid situation has been as flawless as it can be and I feel well cared for despite the situation.

Cons

No 401k match. Leadership stresses confidentially about salaries (this is a personal thing and not enforced in any way, but this can be a con for some people). Company is growing fast and you need to be ready to put in the time and be able to pivot if necessary. Somewhat restrictive social media guidelines for personal accounts.

5.0
Apr 20, 2020

A company worthy of your trust

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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.

5.0
Apr 17, 2020

Ambitious activators

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Pros

- Culture of doing, not talking - Good pay and equity - Great culture and team - Worthy mission

Cons

- Startup energy even at big size; pace can be relentless - Still some process hiccups from startup roots

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