Production Manager, Axios Creative House

The big picture: Axios is a modern media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We are hiring a Production Manager to join the Axios Creative House team! Why it matters: The Production Manager will drive the day-to-day execution of Axios Creative House’s custom video and visual content, serving as the primary production partner to Client Success and guiding complex programs from kickoff through launch with clear ownership, timelines, and communication. Go Deeper: In this role, you will coordinate stakeholders, deliverables, approvals and production requirements while developing deep expertise in Airtable, ACH’s production operating system, to strengthen workflows, visibility and team adoption. This includes the following responsibilities and opportunities for impact: - Video + custom visual content production: Manage assigned video and custom web destination programs from kickoff through delivery. - Coordinate timelines, deliverables, approvals and handoffs across internal creative teams, external partners and client-facing teams. - Keep projects moving by proactively identifying dependencies, following up on outstanding needs and escalating risks when necessary. - Client Success partnership: Serve as the primary Production point of contact for Client Success on assigned programs. - Provide clear guidance on production requirements, timelines, deliverables and next steps. - Maintain consistent visibility into project status so client-facing teams can communicate confidently with advertisers. - Help translate client needs and feedback into clear, actionable direction for production partners. - Cross-functional coordination: Connect the people and inputs required to successfully execute custom programs. - Partner closely with video, design and written leadership. - Coordinate internal and external production resources and ensure teams have the information, assets and approvals needed to deliver. - Launch readiness + quality control: Help ensure programs meet agreed-upon requirements and are ready to launch. - Track key milestones, approvals and dependencies throughout production. - Coordinate QA and final delivery checks across video and custom web experiences. - Surface timeline, scope or execution risks early and work with the Director of Production and project stakeholders to resolve them. - Production process + systems: Strengthen ACH production workflows through disciplined process management and hands-on ownership of the tools that support them. - Maintain accurate project documentation, timelines and status updates across ACH production workflows. - Develop deep expertise in Airtable as ACH’s production operating system, serving as a go-to resource for troubleshooting, dashboard updates and day-to-day system questions. - Identify opportunities to improve Airtable workflows, dashboards and reporting to increase visibility, usability and team adoption. - Surface recurring friction and recommend improvements to templates, checklists, briefing materials and production processes. - Share best practices and help reinforce consistent processes and system usage across the team. Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios’s mission. Required skills and experience include: - Experience in production, project management, creative operations, branded content, digital media or a related field. - Clear, confident communicator who can work effectively across creative and client-facing teams. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively solve problems and know when to escalate. - Familiarity with video production, design workflows and custom digital content experiences is a plus. - Experience with Airtable or similar workflow and project-management systems is a plus. Markers of success - Client Success and creative teams have a reliable Production partner who brings clarity and accountability to complex programs. - Projects move from kickoff through launch efficiently, with risks identified early and fewer last-minute execution issues. - Airtable provides accurate, useful visibility into production activity and is consistently adopted across the team. Starting salary for this role is in the range of $80,000 - $100,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation 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. Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows. 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 Employee Support 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.