Salary
💰 $115,000 - $145,000 per year
About the role
- Map the competitive landscape of local, national, and subscription-based media companies into concise presentations for leadership
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of high-potential acquisition targets
- Track market trends, competitor movements, and emerging media models
- Conduct independent outreach calls to prospective targets and provide initial assessment to leadership
- Prepare high-impact presentations to educate leadership on the landscape, risks and opportunities
- Conduct financial analysis of potential acquisition targets (revenue models, subscription growth, margins, scalability)
- Assess strategic fit with Axios’ editorial, brand, and audience goals
- Prepare valuation models and acquisition scenarios in collaboration with finance
- Gather and synthesize data from public filings, industry reports, and proprietary sources
- Support diligence processes, including operational, financial, and cultural assessments
- Partner with internal teams (editorial, tech, sales, marketing) to evaluate integration potential
- Partner with our parent company, Cox Enterprises Inc. to obtain consensus on models and targets
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Accounting or related fields
- 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, corporate development, private equity or business strategy (media/technology experience a plus)
- Experience building advanced financial models and investment evaluation approaches
- Ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights; proficiency with Excel and presentation tools
- Deep interest in the media landscape, particularly subscription-based and local journalism models
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented team environment
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Accounting, or related fields
- Preferred: Experience with investments or M&A transactions desired
- Preferred: Experience in our sectors of interest