Director, Editorial Booking
Core
Lead editorial booking strategy for Axios Live's high-profile events and Smart Brevity programming, securing top-tier newsmakers and ensuring editorial standards.
Role type
Senior editorial leader (Director)
Builds
Live event programming, interview prep, run-of-shows, and briefing materials for Axios Live summits and franchise events.
Domain
Media, news, and live event production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Editorial booking strategy, talent management, relationship building with senior leaders, editorial judgment, program development, people management, AI tool integration
Preferred skills
Experience in health care, energy/climate, defense/geopolitics, media, Capitol Hill, or political campaigns
Technologies
AI tools, emerging productivity tools
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the associate director; collaborate on booking strategy for annual summits; build relationships with newsmakers and newsroom talent; secure senior newsmakers including CEOs and officials; oversee editorial preparation including scripts and run-of-shows; provide real-time editorial guidance during live events; travel to global events for on-site leadership.
Seniority
Director, senior leadership