Associate, Axios Live (Temporary)

Note to applicants: This Associate position on our Events Operations team remains open on an ongoing basis to support our evolving programming and production needs. As our events portfolio and initiatives grow, we regularly assess and expand the team with Associates who can support event execution, manage logistics, coordinate cross-functional partners, and ensure operational excellence. Maintaining this posting allows us to proactively connect with strong candidates and move quickly as opportunities arise.

We encourage interested applicants to submit their materials for consideration. Candidates whose experience aligns with upcoming needs will be contacted as hiring plans progress.

The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are seeking a temporary Events Logistics Coordinator to provide part-time, administrative support for the events execution team for our rapidly expanding events business during Q1 of 2026, with the potential for extension until the end of the calendar year based on business needs and performance.

Why it matters: We need a logistics coordinator with strong administrative and events support experience who can manage essential event materials, client-facing documentation, and provide necessary logistical support. This is a part-time role, requiring approximately 15-20 hours per week. This person will collaborate across the events team to manage guest lists, track event analytics, support basic content and design element creation (signage, website, deck creation), and perform administrative tasks.

Go deeper: This is a part-time role that will support a portfolio of events from January 1, 2026 through March 1, 2026, with the potential to extend based on business need and performance.

Key Responsibilities (Approx. 15-20 hours per week)

• Logistical & Event Support
• Assist in the preparation of detailed event documentation such as seating charts, packing lists, and event deliverables.
• Organize and ship event materials (signage, swag, collateral) as needed.
• Develop and maintain event registration pages, ensuring details and accuracy at all times.
• May be required to attend and assist events as onsite registration and logistics support on a case-by-case basis. This may include light set-up and teardown of event, guest check-in, and supply management.
• Guest & Stakeholder Coordination
• Help manage event RSVPs, guest confirmations, check-in tools, and data for post-event analytics.
• Coordinate event deliverables and logistics across external vendors, designers, and content teams.
• Administrative Support
• Track administrative follow-ups such as maintaining records of contracts and documentation for vendors, and shipping logistics.
• Book photographers and submit invoices.
• Organize and ship event materials (signage, swag, collateral) as needed.
• Develop and maintain registration pages, ensuring details and accuracy at all times.

Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission, and have the following skills:

• 1–3 years of experience in events, marketing support, or related administrative roles with demonstrated success supporting multiple events or projects simultaneously.
• At least 1 year of Events support experience is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and multitasking ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Flexible with a proven ability to think critically in high pressure situations.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Positive, collaborative attitude.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with event marketing platforms (i.e. Splash and Sailthru) is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Suite products is a plus.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and event tools such as Splash, Cvent, or Airtable is a plus.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including occasional support during early mornings or evenings for live events.

Preferred Attributes

• Highly adaptable and solutions-oriented with a calm, can-do attitude.
• Passion for media, storytelling, and audience engagement is a plus.
• Experience supporting in-person activations and digital events is a plus.
• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn the ins and outs of event production at scale.

Contract Details

• Target Engagement Period: Two months with potential  to extend to 12 months (January 1st through December 31, 2026) (note: all employment with Axios is at-will) 
• Job Details: Part-time, temporary, non-exempt W2 role. 
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate of $27.50, based on experience and geographic location.
• Physical requirements: This role may involve light physical tasks, which can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.