# Director, Editorial Booking at AXIOS Media

- Company: AXIOS Media
- What the company does: Axios is a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient, illuminating, and shareable ways possible. Backed by Greycroft.
- Company website: https://axios.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $110K to $130K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios/jobs/8220698
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/axios-media-director-editorial-booking/

## 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

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