Director, Editorial Booking

Axios is seeking a Director of Editorial Booking to lead editorial booking for Axios Live's high-profile events.

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.

Key responsibilities:

• 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.
• Serve as a key talent manager across Axios Live, building trusted relationships with both external newsmakers and Axios newsroom talent.
• Work on editorial booking for Axios House and other Axios Live products at major global tentpoles.
• Secure senior newsmakers, including CEOs, elected officials, administration leaders, and global decision-makers.
• 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.
• 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 guidance to senior newsroom leadership during live events.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with principals, chiefs of staff, communications teams, and senior influencers.
• Travel regularly to Axios Live events across the U.S. and internationally.
• Leverage AI and emerging tools to improve efficiency across research, booking, and production workflows.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of editorial booking or media experience, with demonstrated experience leading or mentoring other bookers or producers.
• Proven track record of owning booking strategy for large-scale editorial events.
• Experience booking and working with high-profile leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Axios' Smart Brevity style and editorial values.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
• 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
• Personal health advocacy resources
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits
• Access to the Axios 'Family Fund'
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events