Axios · 15 hours ago
Director, Editorial Booker, Axios Live
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$108K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expAxios is a leading news organization, and they are seeking a Director, Editorial Booker for Axios Live. This role involves leading the editorial booking strategy for high-profile events, managing a team of bookers, and ensuring programming meets Axios' editorial standards.
AnalyticsMedia and EntertainmentNewsPolitics
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and mentor a team of editorial bookers, setting clear expectations, workflows, and performance standards across Axios Live programming
Own editorial booking strategy for Axios Live’s portfolio of annual summits and franchise events, including flagship properties such as the Future of Health Summit
Oversee editorial booking for Axios House and other Axios Live products at major global tentpoles, including SXSW, Climate Week, UNGA, and similar moments
Secure senior newsmakers — including CEOs, elected officials, administration leaders, and global decision-makers — while delegating and guiding bookings across the team
Serve as the primary liaison between Axios Live, the Axios newsroom, and Axios leadership to align booking priorities and programming strategy
Exercise strong editorial judgment in fast-moving news environments, including making real-time decisions to pivot talent, framing, or programming in response to breaking news
Ensure Axios Live programming meets Axios’ editorial standards, reflects diverse and compelling perspectives, and maintains editorial independence
Oversee editorial preparation for live events, including interview prep, run-of-show development, scripts, stage cues, and briefing materials
Guide collaboration on event language and marketing materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and Smart Brevity principles across platforms
Provide senior newsroom leadership during live events, ensuring the team is coordinated, materials are accessible, and programming remains responsive to news developments
Build and maintain long-term relationships with principals, chiefs of staff, communications teams, and senior influencers to support both immediate bookings and long-term Axios Live growth
Leverage AI and emerging tools to improve efficiency across research, booking, and production workflows, and to help scale best practices across the booking team
Qualification
Required
5+ years of editorial booking or media experience, with demonstrated experience leading or mentoring other bookers or producers
A proven track record of owning booking strategy for large-scale editorial events, including recurring summits or franchise programming
Experience booking and working with high-profile leaders, including senior executives, policymakers, and global influencers
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear editorial guidance and feedback
Deep knowledge of the news cycle and emerging trends across politics, business, and technology
Experience building full show programs, from concept through execution
Strong organizational and people-management skills, with the ability to balance coaching, delegation, and execution
Familiarity with Axios' Smart Brevity style and editorial values
Preferred
Experience or established networks in health care and life sciences
Experience or established networks in energy, climate, or sustainability
Experience or established networks in defense, national security, or geopolitics
Experience or established networks in media, technology, or communications
Background in media, Capitol Hill, government, or political campaigns
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 telehealth 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
Company
Axios
We are a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating and shareable ways possible.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102MKey Investors
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2024-12-11Grant· $45M
2022-08-08Acquired
2021-11-02Series D
Leadership Team
Jim VandeHei
Founder and CEO
Mike Allen
Co-Founder and Executive Editor
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