AVP, Marketing & Communications — Brand, Growth & Strategy

Levine School of Music; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Levine Music seeks a strategic, hands-on Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications to drive the department, advance Levine's mission, visibility, enrollment, and regional/national brand. Reporting to the COO, the AVP will lead integrated strategies, supervise a small team, manage partners, and ensure mission-aligned communications across programs and performances.

The role emphasizes data-driven enrollment campaigns, omnichannel messaging, content strategy, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, arts administration, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple communications channels, tracking performance, and growing institutional visibility.
• Proven experience managing large-scale omnichannel paid advertising campaigns that drive earned revenue and ROI.
• Experience liaising with media outlets on behalf of an organization is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Levine's annual marketing and communications strategy.
• Translate goals into integrated marketing plans to support enrollment, retention, and visibility.
• Partner with senior leaders to position Levine across audiences and channels.
• Establish priorities, workflows, and measures of success for the department.
• Oversee the marketing budget and investment recommendations.
• Develop location- and program-specific visibility and recruitment initiatives.
• Serve as the lead steward of Levine's brand, voice, and messaging.
• Oversee content for website, email, digital campaigns, print materials, and video.
• Hire and guide designers to realize Levine's visual brand identity.
• Edit and partner on internal and external communications.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Storytelling

Project management

Communication

Editorial skills

Team leadership

Nonprofit/arts experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Levine Music seeks a strategic, hands-on Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications to drive the department, advance Levine's mission, visibility, enrollment, and regional/national brand. Reporting to the COO, the AVP will lead integrated strategies, supervise a small team, manage partners, and ensure mission-aligned communications across programs and performances.

The role emphasizes data-driven enrollment campaigns, omnichannel messaging, content strategy, and collaboration with