CareerPlan

Director, Programming - Arts & Ideas

New YorkFull-time$120k–$150k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and execute cultural programming and special projects across art, ideas, and the creative landscape for Sotheby's.

Role type

Senior IC cultural programming director

Builds

Cultural programs, special projects, artist-led initiatives, and convenings

Domain

Art & Culture

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Cultural programming, project management, stakeholder management, budget management, vendor management, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Knowledge of contemporary art, experience with artists and cultural leaders, ability to manage complex initiatives

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and execute cultural programming and special projects; Take end-to-end ownership of major cultural programs from concept to delivery; Identify and recommend artists, speakers, and collaborators; Manage relationships with external stakeholders; Lead programming around key moments in the international cultural calendar; Coordinate advisory groups and committees; Partner with Events and Production teams; Manage external vendors and consultants; Maintain a pipeline of programming opportunities; Own program budgets and timelines.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC