Associate Director, Event Operations

Summary

Join Axios, a leading media company, as an Associate Director of Events. Manage day-to-day event logistics for key products and special projects, ensuring alignment with editorial standards. This role involves operational responsibilities, relationship management, and collaboration with various teams. You will manage multiple concurrent events, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5+ years of high-volume event experience and 3+ years of client relationship management. Creativity, understanding of the event lifecycle, and a positive attitude are essential. Axios offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of high volume, fast-paced events experience
• 3+ years of experience with client/relationship management experience
• An eye for design and creative vision
• An understanding of end-to-end event lifecycle management
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Desire to work hard, learn new skills, and grow professionally
• Willingness to work early mornings and late nights
• Willingness to travel regularly

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day event logistics for some of our core products and special projects all while ensuring we remain true to our editorial standards
• Manage operations and logistics
• Provide support to team members
• Serve as a liaison with event vendors
• Brainstorm creative concepts to bring our events to life
• Manage multiple, concurrent events while moving at a fast pace
• Work cross-collaboratively with marketing, production, strategy and many other team members at Axios and will serve as an ambassador of Axios and the events team throughout the entire events process
• Think outside the box and help us build the next new and exciting events

Preferred Qualifications

Project management software experience

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• 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, including telehealth services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture