Axios reviews

3.3

43% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)
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Jim VandeHei

53% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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1.0
Apr 24, 2026

Do not recommend

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Pros

Fully remote work, competitive salary

Cons

Other recent reviews are spot on. Culture and morale has deteriorated in recent years, along with any sense of clarity or direction around the company’s mission and goals. The company seems to be growing too quickly with little strategy. Management will make a show of seeking feedback, but companywide decisions are made abruptly and are handed down from the very top. Layoffs have become a frequent occurrence. The institutional focus is less on fostering quality news gathering and sharing, and more on bolstering the appearance that the CEO is some sort of AI guru. Employees are pushed to “use AI” as much as possible with little direction or resources, and concerns about the tech’s limitations are brushed off. The results? Low quality “AI tools,” and a high tolerance for slop oozing its way into previously high quality output. Leadership and a few favorites receive praise, promotions and preferential treatment, but generally employees burn out quickly from frenetic pacing, understaffing and constantly shifting priorities. Many are either checked out or looking for other opportunities. Stay far away.

2.0
Mar 19, 2026

Would not recommend

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Pros

Remote work is a benefit

Cons

CEO is out of touch Layoffs every 6-12 months in favor of mandatory AI usage “Merit” increase yearly caps hover between 3-5% Promotions come with a low compensation cap, but promotions are difficult to obtain HR is unhelpful at best, malicious and will protect management at all costs at worst

5.0
Jan 21, 2026

Great place to work!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

nice colleaues, fast-paced, good benefits

Cons

pay for performance is terrible

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