Best place I've worked in over 15 years! - Anonymous employee Axios Employee Review

5.0
30 Apr 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

strong culture and deep commitment to DEI, respectful of chaotic personal lives during a pandemic (I'm a working mom with a baby), transparency from top, down about company's strategic goals and how all our work ties up to the goals. Our CEO has communicated with the full team throughout the pandemic and has remained transparent around our company health - our Founders also committed to a family fund to support folks and their families during these tough times, and have launched several programs to get folks the mental health support they all need.

Cons

Our mission-driven, fast-paced work requires energy and flexibility. It's an incredibly fun place to work and collaborate, but it is not the place for everyone.

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5.0
27 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It's the least toxic newsroom I've ever worked in (which isn't saying much) BUT my colleagues genuinely care about me and vice versa. Leadership is pretty transparent and regularly communicates with staff, even when it's hard. I've been given room to grow and learn, and I've seen similar opportunities arise for others.

Cons

There have been some growing pains as the company leaves its start-up era.

1.0
24 Apr 2026
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.

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