ZO Programming Director

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 Opern Turm and Taunus Turm.

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.

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…