Environment changing for the worst/experience depends on who you report to - Anonymous employee Axios Employee Review

2.0
19 Mar 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

As a whole there are a lot of great people at Axios. Mostly remote although there seems to be a shift away from that if you live in the dmv area.

Cons

There’s a cult like culture that some try to force down your throat. There’s been some dramatic changes lately and Axios no longer feels like Axios. Their compensation is not up to par with the industry or competitive. The review system they have in place that determines if you get a raise is broken and if your manager isn’t fond of you then don’t expect to get a raise even if you deserve it. The disorganization from the top down is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I’ve witnessed a lot of toxicity within the last 6 months, gaslighting of employees, and workplace bullying. Depending where you fall on the workplace “hierarchy” you may feel like you’re dispensable & some of the executives/ppl at the top are unbearable. I’ve also noticed that the only ppl who have room for growth here are those who are already at the top.

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5.0
27 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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
CEO approval
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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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