General Manager / Head Of Live Events

Tribeca Enterprises is a global media and entertainment company founded by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal. Known for the Tribeca Festival, Tribeca has grown into a multi-platform storytelling brand spanning film, television, audio, immersive content, and live experiences. Rooted in culture, creativity, and community, Tribeca sits at the intersection of storytelling and experiencebringing audiences together through meaningful, high-impact programming. As the live events business continues to expand, this role will play a critical part in shaping its next phase of growth in NYC and beyond.

About The Role

We are seeking a General Manager / Head of Live Events to lead the strategy, execution, and growth of Tribeca's live events portfolio. This role reports directly to our Chief Executive Officer and is located in our New York City office. This role uniquely blends creative vision and commercial leadershipoffering the opportunity to operate as a true business leader while shaping world-class live experiences. You will own the full lifecycle of eventsfrom concept through execution and monetizationwhile building a scalable operating model rooted in New York City and expanding nationally and internationally.

This is an ideal opportunity for:

• Agency leaders looking to move from execution to ownership
• In-house operators seeking full P&L responsibility and business leadership
• Festival or cultural programmers looking to scale impact on a global platform

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Define and execute the vision and long-term growth strategy for Live Events
• Develop new event formats that blend culture, storytelling, and audience engagement
• Identify expansion opportunities across the U.S. and select international markets
• Build scalable frameworks to replicate successful NYC-based models nationally

Creative & Cultural Leadership

• Shape compelling, culturally relevant live experiences that align with the Tribeca brand
• Partner with creative, programming, and talent teams to bring innovative ideas to life
• Balance artistic integrity with commercial viability

NYC Market Leadership

• Leverage deep expertise in the New York City events ecosystem (venues, labor, permitting, logistics)
• Navigate the operational complexities unique to NYC production
• Maintain and expand relationships with venues, city agencies, and production partners

Operations & Production Excellence

• Oversee all aspects of event execution including production, logistics, staffing, and vendor management
• Ensure delivery of high-quality events on time and on budget
• Develop standardized operating procedures and scalable production playbooks
• Lead risk management, safety, and contingency planning

Revenue, Ticketing & Commercial Performance

• Own P&L performance across the live events portfolio
• Drive revenue through ticketing strategy, pricing optimization, and new monetization models
• Partner with Marketing to maximize audience growth and conversion
• Analyze performance data to optimize yield and profitability

Financial Leadership

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ensure disciplined cost management while maintaining premium event quality
• Build scalable financial models to support growth

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across Operations and Ticketing
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation
• Design an organizational structure that supports expansion beyond NYC

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Brand Partnerships to integrate sponsors into experiences
• Collaborate with Marketing on positioning, campaigns, and audience development
• Align with Finance on forecasting and performance targets

Partnerships & External Representation

• Manage relationships with producers, talent, agencies, and vendors
• Negotiate contracts and oversee key agreements
• Represent Tribeca as a leader in the live events and cultural space

What You Bring

Experience

• 1015+ years in live events, experiential, entertainment, or cultural programming
• Significant, hands-on experience producing events in NYC is required
• Strong understanding of the national live events landscape, anchored in NYC expertise
• Proven track record managing large-scale, complex events
• Experience owning or managing a P&L, with accountability for revenue and profitability
• Demonstrated success in budget management and financial planning
• Experience scaling events across markets (U.S. and/or international) is a plus
• Background in ticketing, revenue strategy, or event monetization preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of NYC venues, unions, permitting, and logistics
• Strong operational and production leadership
• Commercial mindset with strong financial acumen
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to balance creative ambition with operational discipline

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure; thrives in fast-paced environments
• Creative problem solver
• Collaborative and influential leader
• Passion for live experiences, storytelling, and culture

Compensation And Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $250,000 - $300,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary we offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401K and PTO.

Why This Role

• Operate as a true business leader with P&L ownership
• Shape the future of live experiences at a globally recognized cultural brand
• Combine creative, cultural, and commercial leadership in one role
• Build and scale a platform with national and international reach
• Work at the intersection of storytelling, community, and innovation

Why Tribeca At Tribeca, live events are more than productionthey are cultural moments that connect audiences, artists, and ideas. This role offers the opportunity to expand that impact on a scale while helping define the future of live experiences.