Production Manager, Axios Live (Part-time Temporary)

The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. Axios Live brings our journalism to life through dynamic, high-quality live experiences that spark meaningful conversations across business, politics, technology, and culture.

We’re looking for a part-time, temporary Production Manager to join our team, a hands-on technical producer who ensures flawless, high-caliber event execution across Axios’s public and branded experiences. 

Why It Matters: This role is central to delivering Axios’s smart, efficient, and creative approach to live events. As Production Manager, Axios Live, you’ll lead technical production and on-site execution for mainstage programs, filmed receptions, and other editorially driven events. You’ll serve as the connective tissue between creative vision and real-world production — translating concepts into precise, high-quality experiences that reflect Axios’s standards of excellence.

Go Deeper: This is a part-time role requiring approximately 15 - 20 hours per week for 8 weeks with the potential to extend the term. The Production Manager will manage technical planning, vendor execution, and on-site operations. This role requires an agile, solutions-oriented producer who thrives in live, fast-paced