Brand Strategy MD — Communications & Growth Leader (Hybrid)

San Francisco Ballet Association; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Ballet Association in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Managing Director, Brand Strategy & Communications. This role reports to the Chief Revenue & Growth Officer and leads brand identity, communications, media relations, and digital content strategy to support earned revenue and philanthropy.

You will partner with marketing, philanthropy, and education teams to ensure consistent messaging, strong external profile, and effective revenue-driven campaigns across channels.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in communications or brand management.
• 7+ years leading communications or brand teams.
• Strong digital fluency across content platforms.
• Experience developing brand and media partnerships.
• Experience managing agency relationships.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and revenue strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead SF Ballet's institutional brand — identity, voice, messaging architecture, and standards across touchpoints.
• Oversee media relations and editorial strategy; liaison to external agencies.
• Develop and manage brand partnerships in collaboration with partnerships directors.
• Direct content creation and storytelling for campaigns and publications.
• Set digital strategy across social media and website with clear performance targets.
• Oversee creative production and vendor relationships; ensure brand integrity.

Skills

Brand leadership

Media relations

Digital strategy

CRM systems (Tessitura)

Agency management

Revenue alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

San Francisco Ballet Association in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Managing Director, Brand Strategy & Communications. This role reports to the Chief Revenue & Growth Officer and leads brand identity, communications, media relations, and digital content strategy to support earned revenue and philanthropy.

You will partner with marketing, philanthropy, and education teams to ensure consistent messaging, strong external profile, and effective revenue-driven campaigns across channels.