Manager of Artistic Programming
Also known as: Artistic Planning Manager, Programming Manager
What this role does
Plans concert seasons, books artists, and coordinates artistic vision with budgets, production, and marketing.
Day-to-day work includes
Curating programs and seasons
Negotiating artist contracts
Coordinating schedules across departments
Supporting artistic leadership
Skills
Artistic judgment
Project management
Contract literacy
Collaboration
Music background?
Strong advantage
Typical entry path
Artistic Assistant → Programming Coordinator → Manager
Salary snapshot
$70k-$95k
Related roles
Director of Artistic Programming · Festival Producer · Executive Artistic Director