Lead TV Programmer - Festival & TV Panel Innovator

SXSW; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SXSW in Austin, Texas, seeks a Lead TV Programmer to oversee programming across the Film & TV Festival and Conference, leveraging deep industry experience to elevate TV's presence in a festival setting.

The role will source world premieres, top-tier international productions, and engaging conversations with showrunners and stars, delivering a rich, audience-focused experience.

Applicants should have 5+ years in TV bookings or programming and a passion for TV's past, present, and future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience booking or programming TV-focused events, festivals, or conferences.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Close attention to data entry and scheduling.
• Ability to maintain a professional and calm demeanor under pressure during high-volume periods.
• Familiarity with film festival operations and submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Track and screen a high volume of current and upcoming TV work from networks and streamers.
• Bring the medium's best new shows, limited series, documentaries, and more to SXSW for world premieres.
• Recruit showrunners, writers, and cast to join panels and conversations.
• Generate bold new ideas about how festivals can represent a TV medium spanning many hours.
• Forecast TV industry trends and translate them into informative panels.

Skills

TV programming

Festival programming

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Networking with talent

Job description

SXSW in Austin, Texas, seeks a Lead TV Programmer to oversee programming across the Film & TV Festival and Conference, leveraging deep industry experience to elevate TV's presence in a festival setting.

The role will source world premieres, top-tier international productions, and engaging conversations with showrunners and stars, delivering a rich, audience-focused experience.

Applicants should have 5+ years in TV bookings or programming and a passion for TV's past, present, and future.