Job description
Quick take: Axios Live is in a growth-stage dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We’re hiring an Associate Director of Production, Axios Live to lead the creation and execution of our editorial events — both in-person and virtual — and help shape the future of Axios Live.
Go deeper: Production is what makes events happen. We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Production who will be a driving force behind some of the biggest Axios moments — from headline-making interviews in D.C. to global conversations abroad. In this high-impact role, you’ll own the execution of Axios events across the country and internationally, ensuring world-class production quality, innovation, and seamless delivery.
You’ll lead the charge on multiple events per month with simultaneous timelines, overseeing all production operations including pre-production logistics, livestream execution, vendor coordination, show-calling, stage management, and post-event editing. Beyond logistics, you’ll mentor rising talent, collaborate in the creative process, and play a key role in the growth and evolution of the production team as we continue to scale and innovate.
The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial and creative spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission, and a commitment to excellence. You should have:
- 5+ years of high-volume, fast-paced event production experience
- Self-starter mentality 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
Why it matters: This is more than a production job — it’s a chance to shape the stories that shape the world, mentor the next generation of producers, and bring bold ideas to life with a team that thrives on collaboration, speed, and integrity.
Starting salary for this role is in the range of $80,000 - $100,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits. Axios’ compensation philosophy takes into account cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location.
What Axios brings to the table besides salary:
- 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
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
