General Manager

Summary

Join Axios Local as an experienced executive to lead its expansion to 100+ cities. Develop and implement profitable expansion models, reporting to the COO. The role involves leading the vision for a technical and operational system, testing content and business partnerships, and pushing mature cities into margin-boosters. You will own the P&L for Axios Local, oversee cross-functional operations, and collaborate with the CTO on a tech roadmap. Lead product evolution and iterate on organizational structures while staying connected to the local media landscape. Drive a culture of speed, experimentation, and excellence.

Requirements

• 15+ years of digital media or mid-stage startup experience. Proven record of scaling businesses and managing large-scale operations
• Exceptional communicator who can represent Axios Local internally and externally
• Thrives in a cross-functional environment
• Has experience at the intersection of business, editorial and technology
• Able to make decisions fast amid constant trade-offs
• Savvy at leading with both authority and influence
• Strong bias toward action and accountability

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term plans that achieve our financial, editorial and growth goals
• Own the P&L for Axios Local, including investment needs and accountability
• Oversee cross-functional operation of leaders including editorial, revenue, membership, marketing, product/tech and comms
• Work closely with CTO on a tech and automation roadmap that unlocks rapid scale
• Lead evolution of our products for readers - including newsletter, social, events, membership and more - in ways that align with monetization
• Continuously iterate on organization structures and headcount that achieve our goals, in the leanest way possible
• Stay connected to the landscape of local media. Be expert on new developments, collaboration opportunities and competition
• Seek and lead relationships with major partners that can enhance the business (i.e. current deal with OpenAI)
• Drive a culture of speed, experimentation and excellence

Benefits

• 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 tele-health 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