PMC: Lead TV Programmer, SXSW

SXSW, the largest cultural event in the United States, is hiring a Lead TV Programmer to oversee TV programming across the Film & TV Festival and Conference, leveraging deep television industry or live-events experience to build on a 15-year commitment to TV's role in the cultural conversation. This is an opportunity to revolutionize further how the world views and talks about television as a creative medium, and it calls for someone with an open mind and big ideas about how to celebrate TV in a festival context.

Expertise bordering on obsession with TV's history and future is a must for the job, which is responsible for increasing the quantity and quality of TV programming at SXSW, both in terms of what is screened (world premieres of new series, returning seasons of acclaimed shows, top-tier international productions, impactful reunions) and how it is discussed. That will entail seeking out and screening the best work being produced for TV in all its forms (scripted, nonfiction/reality, animation, limited series, variety/talk shows) and inviting the talent — showrunners and stars — to represent that work via behind-the-scenes panels, Q&As with creators, and deep-dive conversations.

SXSW values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week from the Austin headquarters and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.  

• →Maintain full availability throughout the SXSW Film & TV Festival & Conference, including evenings and weekends.
• →Introduce and host select TV events, while overseeing a wide range of moderators across the Festival & Conference.
• →Delegate duties to team members, seasonal staff, and volunteers, while remaining responsible for multiple elements running concurrently. 
• →Assist with hosting TV events, acting as a professional and welcoming Film & TV Team ambassador. 

• At least 5 years of experience booking or programming TV-focused events, festivals, or conferences.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and calm demeanor under pressure, particularly during high-volume periods and the festival itself.
• Strong organizational instincts and interest in process improvement.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines across multiple projects.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

Since its founding in 1987, SXSW has grown from an Austin music event into an internationally recognized destination for discovery and connection across technology, film and television, music, education, comedy, culture and business. Each year, SXSW brings global creative and professional communities to Austin while providing a platform for the artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and organizations that make the city distinctive.