Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.

Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful.

Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact Video is one of the most powerful tools Axon has to communicate what we build and why it matters.

From product launches and trade show activations to customer stories and executive keynotes, video content shapes how law enforcement agencies, city leaders, and the public understand our mission. As a Director of Video Production, you will be the operational and creative force that gets that work made. You'll own projects from brief to delivery, managing internal creative talent, external contractors, production companies, and agency partners, while keeping budgets, timelines, and contracts on track.

You're not behind the camera or in the edit suite. You're the person who makes sure the right people are, and that everything they produce reflects the Axon brand at its best.

What You'Ll Do

Location: Seattle, WA | Boston, MA | Scottsdale, AZ — In Person 4 days per week Reports to: Executive Creative Director Production Management Own the full production lifecycle for a blend of planned campaigns, reactive projects and internal videos Develop and manage project briefs, production schedules, shot lists, and delivery timelines in close collaboration with the Executive Creative Director and internal creative leads Coordinate all logistics for shoots including location, permitting, travel, equipment, and crew, whether in-studio or in the field Manage day-of production across shoots, serving as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders on set Team and Vendor Management Source, negotiate with, and manage freelance crew, editors, production companies, and agency partners on a project-by-project basis Direct the work of Axon's internal editors and shooters, ensuring project clarity, creative alignment, and on-time delivery at every stage Build and maintain a vetted roster of production contractors across cinematography, editing, motion graphics, audio, and post Serve as the primary liaison between Axon and any law enforcement agencies or public safety partners involved in production Budget and Contracts Own production budgets from estimate through final reconciliation, tracking spend across internal resources, contractors, and vendors Draft, manage, and execute contracts between Axon and production contractors, ensuring compliance with company procurement and legal standards Manage location agreements, talent releases, and any production-related agreements with law enforcement agencies and community partners Identify opportunities to increase production efficiency and reduce cost without sacrificing quality Creative Collaboration Work closely with the Executive Creative Director to ensure every project has a clear creative vision before production begins Partner with marketing, product, sales, and communications stakeholders to align on objectives, messaging, and deliverables Maintain brand consistency across all video output regardless of project size or format Contribute to the ongoing development of Axon's production infrastructure, workflows, and vendor relationships Work Location This role is based out of our Seattle, Boston, or Scottsdale location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation.