Senior Programming Producer – NY Engagements

Cultural Signal; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Résumé du poste

Sotheby’s in New York is seeking a Programming Producer to create, manage and execute key engagement initiatives across flagship locations, focusing on programming concepts, production, and delivery.

The role oversees public-facing events with responsibility for creative concepts, resources, talent, staffing, technical production, and security, coordinating across Marketing, Events, Global Fine Art, and Luxury.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cultural programming, project management, and event delivery.
• Established network across the arts and culture sector.
• Strong creative and strategic thinking with experience developing innovative programming concepts.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to designing programming and audience experiences.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with experience delivering internal and external pitches.
• Results-oriented with experience measuring ROI and improving processes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Team player with interest to support department growth.

Responsabilités

• Manage execution of the monthly, annual, and bespoke New York engagement program calendar, including conferences and panels, Lates, Kids & Family, and exhibition education.
• Design and deliver compelling programming to grow and retain audiences, showcasing Sotheby’s expertise and securing notable guests.
• Coordinate across internal teams such as Marketing, Events, Global Fine Art, and Luxury for cross-department initiatives.
• Oversee on-site delivery of New York programming, directing internal teams, external staff, and AV for smooth execution.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, run-of-show docs, staffing plans, and technical briefs with Events team.
• Support consigner pitches with unique programming opportunities during peak seasons.
• Maintain SOPs, templates, and best practices, applying lessons from debriefs to future delivery.
• Monitor milestones, budgets, project readiness, and chair regular project meetings.

Connaissances

Event production

Project management

Audience engagement

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Public speaking

ROI measurement

Team leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in marketing, Arts Education, Cultural Institutions, or related field

Description du poste

Sotheby’s in New York is seeking a Programming Producer to create, manage and execute key engagement initiatives across flagship locations, focusing on programming concepts, production, and delivery.

The role oversees public-facing events with responsibility for creative concepts, resources, talent, staffing, technical production, and security, coordinating across Marketing, Events, Global Fine Art, and Luxury.