--- title: 'Reporter, Gulf Region - Middle East (Remote) at Axios' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/reporter-gulf-region-middle-east-remote-axios-gulf-region-e7xg5zbah4ad' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Reporter, Gulf Region - Middle East (Remote) at Axios - **Company:** Axios - **Location:** Gulf Region, Middle East - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios/jobs/8178239 ## Job description 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. Location and employment structure Location: Gulf-Based, Middle East. The specific work location will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location and work authorization, Axios’s business needs and applicable law. The selected candidate will be employed through a local employer-of-record (EOR) partner or professional employer organization (PEO), with the specific structure varying by country. The employment arrangement must be permissible in the applicable location and is subject to any required work authorization, professional registration, licensing, background checks and other pre-employment or regulatory requirements. The reporter will work closely with Axios’ editorial team and follow Axios’ editorial standards and direction. ## About Axios ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Axios is a digital news media company that delivers vital, trustworthy news and analysis in a smart, efficient format, covering politics, tech, business, health, and local news. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned by Cox Enterprises since September 2022) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2017 (launched in 2017; founded in 2016) - **Founders**: Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Internet News, Digital Media - **Target customers**: B2C (general readers), B2B (advertisers, brands, and agencies through client partnerships and branded content) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To help people get smarter, faster on what matters most — delivering the cleanest, smartest and most efficient news experience. ## Products & Services - **Axios.com**: The flagship news website featuring short, bullet-point articles (Smart Brevity) covering national, local, and international news. - **Axios Local**: Hyper-local newsletters and reporting in dozens of U.S. cities (e.g., Cincinnati, Phoenix, Atlanta, D.C., Chicago). - **Axios AM / PM**: Daily flagship newsletters written by founder Mike Allen, providing top news summaries. - **Axios Pro**: Premium industry-specific newsletters (e.g., deal reporting for corporate strategy, policy). - **Axios Events (Axios Live)**: In-person and virtual events bringing together newsmakers, business leaders, and the Axios community. - **Branded Content / Native Advertising**: Custom content solutions for brands. - **Data Automation & Visualization**: Tools and products (e.g., producers for data automation) supporting editorial work. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Cox Enterprises in September 2022 for $525 million (implied valuation at acquisition). Not publicly traded. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $87.7 million (most recent data). Total funding raised prior to acquisition: $102 million. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lerer Hippeau (lead Series A & B), Greycroft, Glade Brook Capital Partners, Cox Enterprises (acquirer). Parent company is Cox Enterprises, Inc. - **Growth Signals**: 510 total employees (410 on LinkedIn), with a 150% year-over-year increase in active job postings. Expanding Axios Local network (e.g., reporters hired across multiple cities). Recent grant of $45 million (December 2024). Headquarters in Arlington, VA, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Charlotte, Washington D.C. ## Competitive Advantages - **Smart Brevity**™ editorial style: Articles are typically under 300 words with bullet points, optimized for quick consumption on mobile and desktop. - **Trusted news brand**: High levels of trust and engagement, especially among political and business professionals. Named from the Greek word for “worthy.” - **Original reporting and scoops**: Strong track record on national politics, tech, and health policy (e.g., Mike Allen’s daily newsletter). - **Local news network**: A growing footprint of local bureaus that differentiates from national-only competitors. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling Axios Local**: Expanding coverage into more U.S. metro areas with dedicated reporters and editors. - **Data-driven journalism**: Investing in data automation, visualization, and tools for reporters (e.g., Data Automation Producer roles). - **Events business**: Growing Axios Live as a revenue and engagement channel. - **Brand partnerships**: Deepening relationships with advertisers through custom branded content and events. - **Efficiency and digital innovation**: Leveraging technology (e.g., Python, React, SQL, Tableau, Salesforce) to streamline content production and audience growth. ## Why Work Here - **Work model**: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site). Employees are based in Arlington (HQ), New York, San Francisco, Charlotte, Washington D.C., and remote locations across the U.S. Offices are in five cities. - **Culture**: Axios emphasizes smart brevity in all communications, a fast-paced newsroom environment, and collaboration across editorial, product, and sales teams. Rated 3.2/5 on LinkedIn (240 reviews). Top reviewers note strong work-life balance (3.6) but mixed satisfaction on career growth (2.6). - **Tech stack**: Engineering teams use Python, JavaScript, React, Redux, SQL, Tableau, Google Analytics, Salesforce, JIRA, Wrike, DocuSign, and more. - **Notable perks**: Flexible remote work policy, opportunity to work on a trusted national news brand, and exposure to high-level newsmaking. - **Open roles** (as of mid-2026): Account Executive (Pro Deals), Associate Director of Sales, Growth & Expansion, Associate Business Development, Local Advertising Account Executive, Account Manager (Client Success), editors and reporters for Axios Local, Analytics Engineer, Engineering Manager, Director of Accounting, and others. ## Sources 1. [axios.com](https://www.axios.com/) 2. [greenhouse.io (Jobs at Axios)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios) 3. [builtin.com (Axios Careers, Perks + Culture)](https://builtin.com/company/axios) 4. 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