Associate Director of Events, Client & Project Management

Summary

Join Axios Events Team as an Associate Director of Events, Client & Project Management. Manage day-to-day client relationships and deliverables, ensuring alignment with editorial standards and sponsor integrations. Lead and execute partnerships across the Axios product suite, collaborating with cross-functional teams. This high-energy role demands superior communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. You will manage multiple complex projects, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of high-volume client experience and a proven track record in client relationship management. Axios offers a competitive salary ($80,000-$100,000) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 4+ years of high volume, fast-paced client experience
• Proven track record of strong client/relationship management experience
• Exceptional customer service and commercial instincts
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience working in events, digital media, PR, consulting and/or implementing sponsor integrations and campaigns
• Experience managing multiple complex projects in a cross-functional environment, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations
• Proficiency in orchestrating communications across a large number of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong (almost obsessive) attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and deliverables
• Ensure alignment with editorial standards while working alongside sponsors for their defined sponsor integrations
• Lead, develop and execute a wide range of partnerships across the Axios product suite
• Support media planning, proposals, and renewal activities
• Manage project deliverables across multiple medium- large scale campaigns and help coordinate various functions
• Orchestrate communications across a large number of internal and external stakeholders
• Think critically, problem solve and provide effective solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management software experience (i.e. Wrike, Asana)
• 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

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 tele-health 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