Associate Director Production, Axios Live

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote-Optional
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (dependent on location, experience, and skills)

Axios Live is seeking an Associate Director of Production to lead the creation and execution of editorial events, both in-person and virtual. This role is crucial for shaping the future of Axios Live by ensuring world-class production quality, innovation, and seamless delivery of events, from headline-making interviews to global conversations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of high-volume, fast-paced event production experience.
• Entrepreneurial and creative spirit with a passion for innovation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong vendor management skills and a trusted network of production partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and negotiate event budgets with limited supervision.
• Experience in show-calling, stage management, and producing live (in-person or virtual), open-press events.
• Ability to clip video footage using Adobe Premiere Pro under tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Creative thinking around asset design and set fabrication.
• Confidence in communicating with executive-level and high-profile newsmakers.
• A calm, problem-solving mindset in high-pressure environments.
• Desire to work hard, contribute to a collaborative team, and grow professionally.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Flexibility for early mornings and late nights as needed.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Wrike) is a plus.
• Commitment to Axios’ mission and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of editorial events, both in-person and virtual.
• Own the execution of Axios events across the country and internationally.
• Ensure world-class production quality, innovation, and seamless delivery.
• Lead the charge on multiple events per month with simultaneous timelines.
• Oversee all production operations including pre-production logistics, livestream execution, vendor coordination, show-calling, stage management, and post-event editing.
• Mentor rising talent.
• Collaborate in the creative process.
• Play a key role in the growth and evolution of the production team.

Company Information & Benefits

Axios offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration, speed, and integrity. Benefits include:

• 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 services