Reporter, Transportation & Mobility

Axios

Axios transportation reporter anchoring the Future of Mobility newsletter. Breaking news and analyzing AI, electrification, autonomous driving and geopolitical shifts reshaping mobility.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing skills and the ability to deliver insightful analysis on mobility issues while effectively engaging diverse audiences. Proficient in using AI tools to enhance content creation and productivity in a fast-paced news environment.

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Strong Writing SkillsReporting ExperiencePublic SpeakingAI LiteracyTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

News AnalysisContent ProductionInterviewingSmart Brevity WritingScoop Landing

Soft Skills

CommunicationInclusivity Commitment

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Industry Keywords

Mobility EcosystemAutomakersTechnology GiantsStartupsRegulators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Anchor the weekly Future of Mobility newsletter
Break news and deliver distinctive analysis on executives, policymakers and companies across the mobility ecosystem
Cover automakers, technology giants, startups, regulators and global competitors
Serve as a public authority on stage and elsewhere to illuminate transportation and mobility issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commitment to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment
Belief in Smart Brevity as Axios’ core writing style
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 conduct live interviews
Experience working across teams to produce quality content
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expected to develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity and efficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 telehealth 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