Axios · 5 hours ago
Associate, Axios Live - Talent Pool
Washington DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAxios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. The Associate, Axios Live role supports the day-to-day logistics for the events execution team for their rapidly expanding events business, managing event materials, coordinating tasks, and ensuring operational excellence during events.
AnalyticsMedia and EntertainmentNewsPolitics
Responsibilities
Assist in the planning and execution of live, virtual, and hybrid events—including setup, breakdown, and onsite guest check-in support
Prepare and maintain detailed event documentation such as seating charts, packing lists, and event deliverables
Support the team in real-time problem-solving and coordination during live events
Help manage RSVPs, guest confirmations, and check-in tools
Partner with editorial and marketing teams to ensure strategic guest outreach and an excellent pre and post-event audience experience
Help coordinate deliverables across internal and external stakeholders, such as vendors, designers, and content teams
Manage multiple competing priorities, providing timely updates and flagging any risks to deadlines or details
Track administrative follow-ups such as invoicing, shipping logistics, and deliverable collection
Book photographers, travel, and accommodations; submit invoices and process expense reports
Maintain updated records of contracts, agreements, and documentation for vendors
Organize and ship event materials (signage, swag, collateral) as needed
Develop and maintain registration pages, ensuring details and accuracy at all times
Qualification
Required
1–3+ years of experience in events, marketing, project coordination, executive support, or a related field
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and multitasking ability
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in events is required
Extremely detail-oriented and organized
Outstanding written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
Flexible with a proven ability to think critically in high-pressure situations
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Positive, collaborative attitude
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel and work non-standard hours for event support, including early mornings or evenings when required
Preferred
Familiarity with event marketing platforms (i.e. Splash and Sailthru)
Experience with Adobe Suite products is a plus
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and event tools such as Splash, Cvent, or Airtable is a plus
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102MKey Investors
Cox EnterprisesGlade Brook Capital PartnersLerer Hippeau
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
Recent News
Axios
2026-01-24
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