Managing Director, Public Affairs

Quick take: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are creating the new role of Managing Director, Public Affairs to join our Client Partnerships team in Washington, DC!

Why it matters: In this newly created role, you will have deep experience in public affairs campaigns, advertising partnerships and business development. The role will focus efforts predominantly on associations, coalitions and advocacy organizations and build revenue opportunities through successful partnerships across Axios’ full media portfolio. 

Go Deeper: This is a high-energy role that requires superior communication skills, an ability to understand partner messaging priorities, and a built-in network in and around Washington. In this role you’ll:

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• Lead a 2-person (and growing) public affairs focused team in Washington, DC and be an in-market brand ambassador for Axios. 
• Establish new relationships for Axios’ Core Media team, and proactively network across the market and create new opportunities for our company. 
• Develop and maintain trusted, strategic relationships with agency and client partners to expand Axios' footprint within your category.
• Proactive ideas to expand Axios’ solutions for advocacy campaigns through new product, sponsorship and underwriting opportunities. 

Details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’ mission. This position requires the following:

• 8-10+ years’ experience in public affairs, platform, agency or publisher sales, specifically in the digital policy/politics media industry. An understanding of what it means to navigate “inside the beltway.” 
• Established relationships with key agencies and brands – specifically around navigating legislative and regulatory issues. 
• Expert knowledge of digital media, online marketing technology, and Axios’ competitive landscape.
• In-depth knowledge of Congress and the Administration, lobbying network and associations landscape. 
• Comfortable with a mix of outbound sales strategy as well as the nurturing of inbound leads and existing client relationships.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to proactively partner with client success, Axios Brand Studio and Axios Live teams.
• Previous management experience required. 

Starting salary for this role is in the range of $150k - $189k and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation and benefits. Axios' compensation philosophy takes into account cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location.

Note that the total compensation offered for this role includes a sales incentive component, which is contingent upon the successful achievement of predetermined sales targets.

What Axios brings to the table besides salary:

• 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

 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.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.