Director of Events, Annual Events

1 big thing: The Events Director role serves as an integral leader to the strategy and operations behind Axios annual events (multi-sponsor, half or full day summit style programs). 

• • As Axios events continues to expand and innovate its event line-up and formats, we are looking for an experienced event lead to own live annual events from kick-off to the wrap-up. 

Go deeper: This role will manage multiple, concurrent multi-sponsor events while moving at a fast pace and the customer relationship post-sale in partnership with operations to activation for up to 6x annual events in a calendar year. 

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for Axios’ mission and will have the following skills: 

• • 5+ years of demonstrated experience working in events, digital media, and proven track record producing large-scale, summit-style events 
  • Experience managing multiple complex event timelines in a cross-functional environment, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations
  • Proficiency in orchestrating communications across a large number of internal and external stakeholders  
  • Natural ability to think critically, problem solve and provide effective solutions
  • Strong vendor experience and attention to detail
  • Highly organized with excellent communication skills
  • Enjoys building processes to enhance the performance of the events team and its creators
  • Project management software experience is a plus (i.e. Wrike, Asana)

Don’t forget: 

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance (100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Commuter and cell phone benefit
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per month
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies 
• Classpass discounts
• Virtual company-sponsored social events

Base salary for this role is in the range of $100,000.00-$125,000.00 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation benefits.

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