Production Manager, Axios Creative House at Axios

Job description

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 laun