ZO Programming Director

Tishman Speyer Properties; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Wellness program

Job summary

Tishman Speyer is seeking a Programming Director to develop and manage global programming for ZO, the company’s tenant amenity platform. You will lead events from concept through activation, overseeing client accounts and developing new business opportunities in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The role calls for extensive experience in cultural curation, strong editorial skills, and a broad network in arts and culture.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in cultural curation, contributing to best-in-class cultural, lifestyle, and/or immersive experiences.
• Strong record of success in brand and audience development, specifically a history of building with new cultural/lifestyle or international brands.
• Deep knowledge of brand specific lifestyle programming and popular culture.
• Excellent written communication and copywriting skills with an editorial touch.
• An established network in thought leadership and creative industries is encouraged.
• A strong interest and extensive network in arts & culture is heavily desired.
• Must have a track record of applying innovative strategies and managing projects autonomously as well as part of a larger team.
• Comfortable interacting with senior level management and ability to manage up.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven tools, to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in the real estate industry is not required.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development & Implementation: Build on learnings from existing programming strategy and execute across global portfolio. Develop new programming opportunities which enhances the on-site customer experience.
• Event Production & Project Management: Oversee curation and production of tentpole events, creative development and production of assets, budget and schedule management, onsite event responsibilities, post-event reconciliation.
• Marketing & PR Management: Work closely with the Marketing team and external marketing agencies to develop and execute programming and event marketing plans including on-site promotions, social media and website content. Organize and approve marketing collateral for programming initiatives, compile info from partners and support Marketing on collateral creation efforts, including invitations, newsletter, programs, digital content, etc.
• Relationship Development: Identify opportunities for development of programming relationships, including collaboration with current partners and exploration of potential sponsor opportunities. Always be developing a diverse and inclusive roster of contributors.
• Budget & KPI Management: Financial forecasting and invoicing, budget tracking and reconciliations. Develop KPIs and success metrics in accordance with overall strategy; oversee supporting collateral including creation and execution of proposals, contracts and deal templates.
• Regional Programming Oversight: Supervise ZO staff in various global regions in their development and execution of onsite programming and events. Oversee and guide regional staff in calendar conception and local relationship development. Ensure adherence to global programming strategy, vision and execution standards. Represent ZO, Tishman Speyer and Programming & Partnerships team in client meetings and communication.
• Continually seek and develop processes to drive efficient, smart working style. Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes.

Skills

Cultural curation

Brand development

Audience development

Editorial copywriting

AI & data tools

Microsoft Excel

Client relationships

Event management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential.

Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs.

We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio. Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 576 properties, totaling 233 million square feet, with a combined value of over $131 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $65 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as New York City's Rockefeller Center, São Paulo's Torre Norte, The Springs in Shanghai, Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurt’s OpernTurm and TaunusTurm.

Summary of the Role: The Programming Director will develop and manage programming strategies, curation and corresponding relationships for ZO, Tishman Speyer’s global tenant amenity platform, which operates across our commercial office portfolio. This individual will work alongside the ZO team, Marketing team, internal stakeholders, and in partnership with external parties. The ideal candidate is a resourceful and collaborative manager with exceptional communication skills and extensive experience overseeing events from concept through to activation, and adeptly managing client accounts while developing new business opportunities and creative relationships. This position will oversee the conceptualization of ZO’s global programming strategy.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Implementation: Build on learnings from existing programming strategy and execute across global portfolio. Develop new programming opportunities which enhances the on-site customer experience.

Event Production & Project Management: Oversee curation and production of tentpole events, creative development and production of assets, budget and schedule management, onsite event responsibilities, post-event reconciliation.

Marketing & PR Management: Work closely with the Marketing team and external marketing agencies to develop and execute programming and event marketing plans including on-site promotions, social media and website content. Organize and approve marketing collateral for programming initiatives, compile info from partners and support Marketing on collateral creation efforts, including invitations, newsletter, programs, digital content, etc.

Relationship Development: Identify opportunities for development of programming relationships, including collaboration with current partners and exploration of potential sponsor opportunities. Always be developing a diverse and inclusive roster of contributors.

Budget & KPI Management: Financial forecasting and invoicing, budget tracking and reconciliations. Develop KPIs and success metrics in accordance with overall strategy; oversee supporting collateral including creation and execution of proposals, contracts and deal templates.

Regional Programming Oversight: Supervise ZO staff in various global regions in their development and execution of onsite programming and events. Oversee and guide regional staff in calendar conception and local relationship development. Ensure adherence to global programming strategy, vision and execution standards. Represent ZO, Tishman Speyer and Programming & Partnerships team in client meetings and communication.

Continually seek and develop processes to drive efficient, smart working style. Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes.

What we look for

8 -10 years of experience in cultural curation, contributing to best-in-class cultural, lifestyle, and/or immersive experiences.

A strong record of success in brand and audience development, specifically a history of building with new cultural/lifestyle or international brands.

Deep knowledge of brand specific lifestyle programming and popular culture.

Excellent written communication and copywriting skills with an editorial touch.

An established network in thought leadership and creative industries is encouraged.

A strong interest and extensive network in arts & culture is heavily desired.

Must have a track record of applying innovative strategies and managing projects autonomously as well as part of a larger team.

Comfortable interacting with senior level management and ability to manage up.

Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven tools, to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Experience in the real estate industry is not required.

The base compensation range for this role is $165,000 - $185,000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as access to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full‑time Tishman Speyer employees. This base range reflects a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skill sets, and/or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to members of Tishman Speyer’s New York team, as we’ve considered factors specific to this geography.

Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives. We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices. Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 522 properties, totaling 218 million square feet, with a combined value of over $129 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $68 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and Mission Rock in San Francisco.

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