Senior Producer, Festival Programming

The Senior Producer, Festival Programming plays a key role in shaping and delivering the artistic vision of Festival Programming, Summer for the City, the Lincoln Center West Initiative, and year-round Lincoln Center Presents programming. Working closely with the Director, Festival Programming, this position oversees the artistic logistics of the Summer for the City festival and provides essential support for the planning and execution of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Lincoln Center West Initiative, a major new outdoor destination scheduled to open in 2028.

What You Will Do

Serve as lead producer for Summer for the City and the Lincoln Center West Initiative, acting as a key liaison across Programming, Legal, Marketing, and Communications to advance and execute festival programming initiatives. Maintain and oversee the Summer for the City calendars across ArtsVision and Monday.com, ensuring accurate and timely information sharing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Minimum of 7 years of line producing experience within the performing arts sector. Experience producing large-scale outdoor events and festivals is strongly preferred. A strong background in producing across genres/disciples: dance, theater, classic and vernacular music, and site-specific.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of line producing experience within the performing arts sector
• Experience producing large-scale outdoor events and festivals is strongly preferred
• A strong background in producing across genres/disciples: dance, theater, classic and vernacular music, and site-specific
• Basic tech knowledge: the ability to read stage plots and tech riders, understanding and managing language to work with Production Managers
• Demonstrated experience in outreach, community building, strategic partnerships, and audience development is strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with artists, staff members, and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop effective solutions, and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work night and weekends and a robust summer festival season
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Healthcare
• Retirement
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness
• Visa/relocation
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission
• Equity