Senior Programming Producer — NYC Art & Luxury Experiences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sotheby’s is seeking a Programming Producer in New York to create and manage engaging experiences across flagship locations. You will oversee programming concepts, production, and delivery, working with the VP of Global Programming to ensure high-quality audience experiences across Fine Art, Luxury, and non-auction initiatives.

The role involves leading on-site event delivery, coordinating with Marketing, Events, and other units, and ensuring programs align with brand standards.

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; experience delivering pitches.

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 compelling programming to grow and retain audiences, celebrating Sotheby's expertise, facilitating knowledge exchange and securing noteworthy guests.
• Coordinate across internal teams such as Marketing, Events, Global Fine Art, and Luxury to deliver cross departmental audience initiatives.
• Work closely with Front of House, Security and Facilities to create a seamless and consistent client journey, with the ability to fulfill client facing duties.
• Lead on-site delivery of all New York programming and events, directing internal teams, external staff, suppliers, catering, and AV to ensure smooth execution.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, technical briefs, and other event documentation in collaboration with the Events team.
• On occasion contribute to consigner pitches with unique programming opportunities.
• Improve departmental consistency by maintaining standard operating procedures, templates, and best practices, and applying lessons from event debriefs to future delivery.
• Monitor milestones, budgets, and project readiness; maintain clear ownership of actions and deadlines; and support regular project meetings and accurate monthly performance reporting.
• Support the Programming Operations Manager for In Residence and private exhibitions during peak season, including on-site coordination, logistics, and marketing.

Skills

Cultural programming

Project management

Event delivery

Public speaking

Education

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

Job description

Sotheby’s is seeking a Programming Producer in New York to create and manage engaging experiences across flagship locations. You will oversee programming concepts, production, and delivery, working with the VP of Global Programming to ensure high-quality audience experiences across Fine Art, Luxury, and non-auction initiatives.

The role involves leading on-site event delivery, coordinating with Marketing, Events, and other units, and ensuring programs align with brand standards.