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About the role
Why it matters: Axios Live stages are where leaders come to make news. Reporting to the Managing Editor of Axios Live, the Director, Editorial Booking will serve as a senior editorial representative working alongside the Managing Editor to book top-tier newsmakers, move quickly in breaking news moments, and ensure every conversation meets Axios’ editorial standards.
What they're looking for
- Lead, manage, and mentor the associate director, setting clear expectations, workflows, and performance standards across Axios Live programming
- Collaborate with the managing director on editorial booking strategy for Axios Live’s portfolio of annual summits and franchise events, including flagship properties such as the Future of Health Summit
- Work on editorial booking for Axios House and other Axios Live products at major global tentpoles, including Climate Week/UNGA, and other similar high-profile moments
- Secure senior newsmakers — including CEOs, elected officials, administration leaders, and global decision-makers — while delegating and guiding bookings across the team
- Serve as a 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
More about this role
The big picture: Axios is a modern media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a Director of Editorial Booking to lead editorial booking for Axios Live’s most high-profile events.
Why it matters: Axios Live stages are where leaders come to make news. Reporting to the Managing Editor of Axios Live, the Director, Editorial Booking will serve as a senior editorial representative working alongside the Managing Editor to book top-tier newsmakers, move quickly in breaking news moments, and ensure every conversation meets Axios’ editorial standards.
Go deeper: Axios Live events are among the most sought-after platforms for newsmakers. We’re looking for a seasoned editorial leader to own booking strategy for events that represent Axios to today’s key influencers, and lead editorial booking across Smart Brevity programming around the world. This role plays a critical leadership function across Axios Live programming and will:
- Lead, manage, and mentor the associate director, setting clear expectations, workflows, and performance standards across Axios Live programming.
- Collaborate with the managing director on...
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