Artistic Planning Manager

Seattle Symphony; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seattle Symphony seeks an experienced Artistic Administrator to support the Chief of Artistic Planning in implementing the orchestra's artistic strategy. The role focuses on visiting artists, ensembles, and program planning within a collaborative environment.

Hybrid work is offered, with Mondays and Fridays remote and Tuesdays–Thursdays in-person at Benaroya Hall. Regular evening and weekend commitments are required, with monthly scheduling.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music or arts management strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in arts administration with a symphony orchestra or festival.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage interdepartmental processes and maintain follow-up.
• Knowledge of ArtsVision software is highly desired; MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration for classical music programming including guest artist contracts, riders, payments, tax forms, international visas, and conductor forms.
• Contribute to shaping and implementing the artistic strategy with visiting artists and ensembles.
• Program repertoire and negotiate fees for projects; oversee the Artistic Department budget and variances.
• Develop relationships with conductors, soloists, composers, and managers/agents.
• Collaborate with Education, Marketing, and Communications on program notes and Encore magazine content.
• Provide concert oversight and administrative support to the Chief of Artistic Planning.
• Supervise one direct report: Artist Liaison / Assistant to the Music Director.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Relationship management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in music or arts management

Tools

ArtsVision software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Seattle Symphony seeks an experienced Artistic Administrator to support the Chief of Artistic Planning in implementing the orchestra's artistic strategy. The role focuses on visiting artists, ensembles, and program planning within a collaborative environment.

Hybrid work is offered, with Mondays and Fridays remote and Tuesdays–Thursdays in-person at Benaroya Hall. Regular evening and weekend commitments are required, with monthly scheduling.)