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
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