Senior NYC Programming Producer, Art & Luxury Experiences

Sotheby's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sotheby’s in New York is seeking a Programming Producer to design and manage engagement initiatives across flagship locations, focusing on programming concepts, production and delivery. You will work closely with the VP, Global Programming to oversee in-person programming and experiential marketing for Global Fine Art, Luxury, and non-auction initiatives.

You will lead on-site delivery of events, manage resources, talent, staffing, and AV, and coordinate with Marketing, Events, and other teams

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cultural programming, project management and event delivery.
• Established network across arts and culture sector.
• Strong creative and strategic thinking with experience developing innovative programming concepts.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with experience delivering pitches.
• ROI measurement and process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, annual and bespoke New York engagement program calendar, including conferences and panels, Lates, Kids & Family, and exhibition education.
• Design and deliver programming to grow and retain audiences and secure noteworthy guests.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Events, Global Fine Art and Luxury to deliver cross-department initiatives.
• Oversee on-site delivery of New York programming and events, directing staff and vendors for smooth execution.
• Develop production schedules, run-of-show docs, staffing plans, and technical briefs with Events team.
• Contribute to consigner pitches with unique programming opportunities when needed.
• Maintain SOPs, templates and best practices; apply lessons from debriefs to future delivery.
• Monitor milestones, budgets and project readiness; support monthly performance reporting.

Skills

Cultural programming

Project management

Event delivery

Public speaking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Arts Education

Bachelor's degree in Cultural Institutions

Job description

Sotheby’s in New York is seeking a Programming Producer to design and manage engagement initiatives across flagship locations, focusing on programming concepts, production and delivery. You will work closely with the VP, Global Programming to oversee in-person programming and experiential marketing for Global Fine Art, Luxury, and non-auction initiatives.

You will lead on-site delivery of events, manage resources, talent, staffing, and AV, and coordinate with Marketing, Events, and other teams