Production Manager, Axios Live (Part-time Temporary) at Axios · LumiJobs
senior
$80k–$92k
H1B: no
Axios Production Manager for Axios Live manages technical execution, budget, and vendor oversight for in-person and virtual events. This role leads live event production including A/V systems, staging, livestreaming, and post-production workflows.
Responsibilities
Manage the technical production of Axios Live events, including A/V systems, staging, lighting, livestreaming, video playback, and on-site recording for our large-scale event productions.
Serve as stage manager and show-caller, managing real-time production cues, backstage operations, and talent movement
Oversee A/V production vendors, including sourcing, scoping, budgeting, contracting, and on-site management
Coordinate site-specific tech builds, rehearsals, and contingency plans for both in-person and virtual platforms (e.g. Zoom, Vimeo, custom integrations)
Own end-to-end production timelines, task tracking, and staffing schedules for simultaneous events
Manage event production budgets at the line-item level—tracking vendor estimates, spend actuals, and reconciliations with minimal supervision
Negotiate cost-effective solutions with vendors while ensuring Axios’s production standards are met or exceeded
Collaborate with editorial, creative, and design teams to bring branded experiences to life across Axios IP and custom event formats
Act as a technical advisor to internal stakeholders on what’s possible (or not), offering solutions grounded in experience and vendor capabilities
Provide mentorship and guidance to associates and freelance contractors, helping build a strong, technically savvy team culture
5–7 years of experience in high-volume event production, including technical design, A/V execution, and budget management
Deep understanding of A/V production workflows, including livestreaming, broadcast systems, LED, comms, rigging, and event safety
Qualification
401(k) with employer matchDental and vision coveragePrimary caregiver 12-week paid leaveGenerous vacation policyOne mental health day per quarterAnnual learning and development stipend$100 monthly work-from-home stipend
Required
Willingness to travel regularly and work early mornings, evenings, or weekends when required
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
Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
