Director, Editorial Booking — Live Events (Remote-Optional)

Axios; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Axios is seeking a Director of Editorial Booking to lead editorial booking for Axios Live’s most high-profile events and to report to the Managing Editor of Axios Live. The role will book top-tier newsmakers, ensure editorial standards, and guide on-air talent decisions across global summits and franchise events.

Responsibilities include leading the associate director, shaping strategy for flagship properties like the Future of Health Summit, and building strong relationships with external

Qualifications

• 5+ years of editorial booking or media experience, with mentoring or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the associate director and bookings team.
• Collaborate on editorial booking strategy for Axios Live’s events and summits.
• Secure high-profile newsmakers and coordinate on-stage talent and programming.
• Provide real-time editorial judgment during breaking news and live moments.
• Travel to Axios Live events and oversee on-site editorial execution.

Skills

Editorial booking

Leadership/mentoring

Strategy setting

News judgment

Relationship building

Job description

Axios is seeking a Director of Editorial Booking to lead editorial booking for Axios Live’s most high-profile events and to report to the Managing Editor of Axios Live. The role will book top-tier newsmakers, ensure editorial standards, and guide on-air talent decisions across global summits and franchise events.

Responsibilities include leading the associate director, shaping strategy for flagship properties like the Future of Health Summit, and building strong relationships with external