You’re gonna love working at Axia,
"one of America's Best PR Agencies" – Forbes

Hear what some of our team members say about working at Axia:

Love your job • Do meaningful work • Give back to the profession, economy, and community

"Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients."

- Richard Branson

The Business Journal recognized Axia Public Relations multiple times as one of its “Best Places to Work.” Another regional business magazine named Axia among its “Top 25 Companies That Care” – twice. We're very pleased to receive such recognition from the media, our community, and our valued employees. Let's explore a rewarding career at Axia today!

Zero employee turnover for 63 months (July 2014 to October 2019)
Zero layoffs during the 2020-2022 COVID-19 global economic pandemic recession

"We don't have set work hours. Take care of your clients, and have fun doing it."

- Jason Mudd, founder, Axia Public Relations

Our Core Values

integrity

Integrity

Always do what’s right by honoring our commitments and the PRSA code of ethics.

ideas

Ideas

Develop innovative solutions to business challenges.

relationships

Relationships

Build and leverage mutually beneficial relationships.

results

Results

Ambitiously drive desired, measurable results.

improve

Improve

Get 1% better every day by consistently investing in professional development.

"When we treat people like mature adults, professionals, they respond accordingly."

- Ken Jacobs, Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching

Why you might want to work here*:

Day 1: Most perks start Day 1.
Work from home: Telecommuting is encouraged! Most people work from home 3-5 days per week.
Comfort: If you must come into an office, our desk chairs are Herman Miller, and our toilet paper is soft.
Paid parking: We pay for your parking when you're at an office.
Unlimited PTO with
- 10 paid holidays
- We're closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day (12/24-1/31).
- Summer Fridays: We close at 3:30 on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- Volunteer time: Two paid days off per year for volunteer activities
- 9/11 give back: Employees are encouraged to volunteer on Sept. 11.
- Vote: Time off to cast your vote in local, state, and national elections
- Unfortunately, unlimited PTO does not include short-term and long-term disability
Payday: ADP is our payroll company. We pay via direct deposit twice a month on the 15th and 30th.
We value professional development.
- We offer monthly training opportunities
- We offer quarterly personal professional development plans.
- We give you money to earn certifications
- We pay 50% of your approved professional association membership dues
- We pay for your PRSA luncheons and events
- We pay for your Accreditation in Public Relations examination fee
Mentoring: Weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions with your supervisor
Quarterly performance review: We have an employee-focused 360º performance review process.
Stay connected: We pay for your mobile voice and data plan (up to $100/mo.)
QSEHRA health insurance: We pay 50% of your preferred plan (up to $250 per month).
Fitness: We match up to $50/mo for your fitness activities, equipment, or fitness membership fees.
The Axia Aquatics Center, with a heated outdoor salt-water swimming pool and lounging facility, is available to employees by appointment seven days per week. and it's blocks away from the Atlantic Ocean and a public beach access
LifeMart health and wellness solutions
LifeCare work-life employee assistance program
Employee discount program to major retailers, restaurants, hotels, and more
Apple Store: Axia employees, friends, and family get Apple discounts.
Legal services: We provide (50% co-op) access to a pre-paid legal service plan covering your basic personal legal needs.
Profit-sharing: We offer monthly performance-based profit-sharing for eligible account leaders.
Unlimited earning potential: We pay for your contributions to the company's top line, middle line, and bottom line
Retirement: Matching 401(k): we match 3% of your base salary in our voluntary 401(k) retirement savings program.
No more timesheets: You're more valuable than your hours.
Flexible dress code: "You have to wear something, so dress according to the circumstances of your day."
Culture is critical.
And we measure it. In 2016, we started with a 56 culture score, improved it to 82 (80 is the recommended target), and recently hit 94!
Our culture score is based on five key categories:
1. Accountability
2. Engagement
3. Purpose and Values
4. Vision
5. Teamwork and Trust

* Employment experiences and perks may vary by geographic location and local facility limitations.

"Do what you love in the service of people who love what you do."

- Steve Farber, "The Radical Leap"

Why you might not want to work here:

We only hire superstars!
You get plenty of freedom.
Everyone has a number – daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs.
No one gets an annual raise (simply for occupying the same seat or role for another year).
We expect big things from you.
Zero tolerance for micromanagement.
No jerks allowed!

"Hire good people, and then leave them alone."
- William McKnight, 3M

Our niche

Using the power of PR, we build and grow strong brands and great reputations for organizations in our industry niches.

To learn more about our PR agency's unique culture, here are some books and concepts that inspired it:

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership
Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It: The Results-Only Revolution (Results-Only Work Environment)

"Our employees are our most important client."
- Jason Mudd, founder, Axia Public Relations

“ Best employment experience I’ve ever had”

Indeed User

“ Working at Axia is unique because you have the opportunity to grow every single day and your team helps you succeed in that growth.”

Nick Guerra

“ At Axia, you get great culture, benevolent leadership, great communication, creativity, collaboration, and fun!”

Indeed User

“ Everyone is extremely talented and we are able to bounce off our ideas from each other. They also give really great feedback which makes me a better public relations professional.”

Becca McClure

“ You never get bored. There are always different things going on, different projects to work on and I enjoy the fast paced environment that comes with it.”

Katie Boyles

“ Working for Axia was a pivotal point in my career. I developed a competent skill set and understand the workings of the PR industry.”

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“ Friendly working environment with hardworking and motivating staff”

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“ The company and the owner cares and desires the best outcomes for its employees, clients, communities, and shareholders”

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“ Axia was a great place to work at as the firm attracted great clients and the management was oriented towards implementing best practices.”

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“ Everyone works on different things, we are coming up with ideas, we are working as a team as much as we can but we also have the option to work remotely which is really nice”

Marjorie Comer

“ If you're looking for a flexible internship program with a great supervisor and CEO, I highly recommend Axia!”

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“ Great Rewarding Experience”

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“ Great and Flexible Internship”

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“ Public relations is a different field everyday and with Axia, you are able to get that full experience.”

Rose Alloush

“ My internship at Axia Public Relations ended last week, and I would like to express my immense gratitude for the experience it has given me. I can't think of a better team to work with, thank you for the wonderful opportunity!”

Maria Gimeno

“ Productive, Creative, and fun environment”

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“ We had access to great training programs and the clients received excellent service.”

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“ The management is always willing to listen and help.”

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“ Friendly working environment with hardworking and motivating staff”

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“ Encouraged me to think creatively and critically.”

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