Position Summary:

The LA Phil is hiring a Senior Director of Communications, who will report to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications. This individual will lead the team that handles all editorial content, including digital and print publications; institutional communications; and media and public relations.

This person will take the helm at a pivotal time. The LA Phil recently added two venues, moved into digital presentations, and has begun to restructure its marketing and communications department. The LA Phil performs or produces more than 300 performances a year across all musical genres. The senior director would be involved in expected hiring decisions for the team and be expected to optimize content creation and workflows for the department.

Position Elements:

Strategic Communications

• Design a long-term strategic communications plan for our portfolio of brands: The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, and the Beckmen YOLA Center.
• Collaborate with other senior members of the LA Phil staff on strategy and messaging to support the LA Phil’s mission.
• Find creative ways to tell the LA Phil story and engage our expanding audience base.
• Develop and maintain our brand voice.
• Develop and manage a crisis communications plan.

Media and Public Relations

• Lead the public relations strategy working with staff publicists and external PR agencies to raise the LA Phil’s profile.
• Manage the drafting and distribution of press releases, statements, talking points and FAQs.
• Supply communications guidance to management on issues related to event and audience concerns.
• Oversee speech writing and institutional messaging.

Marketing Communications

• Direct team of staff and freelance copywriters to produce a heavy volume of marketing material, including web content, social media, brochure copy, ad copy.
• Manage production of concert notes and other program copy.
• Ensure smooth production, proofreading and internal review processes.
• Collaborate with design and advertising departments on materials.
• Advance our transition from print-first to digital-first thinking for everything from playbills to advertising.

Internal Communications

• Lead the LA Phil’s internal communications efforts across the increasingly virtual workforce.
• Manage executive communications, newsletters, strategic talking points, and key messaging.