Chief Artistic Strategy & Programming Officer

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra seeks a Chief Artistic Programming Officer (CAPO) to partner with the President/CEO and Music Director, shaping artistic strategy and programming, and guiding the organization’s artistic priorities through 2025-2030.

The CAPO leads planning for commissions, residencies, touring and media, builds relationships with artists and agents, oversees the Head of Programming, and works with Marketing, Philanthropy and Operations to maximize the impact of live performances and

Qualifications

• Partner with the President/CEO and Music Director to shape artistic strategies and programming; nurture healthy relations across stakeholders.
• Envision the long-term artistic plan guided by the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
• Oversee planning of all SLSO programs and engagement of guest conductors/artists within approved budgets.
• In partnership with the COO, plan and execute commissions, media, residency and touring strategies.
• Develop concert programs that stretch musical boundaries while supporting revenue and audience growth.
• Build relationships with artists and agents; ensure guest artists have a welcoming, ongoing engagement.
• Attend concerts regularly to inform leadership with insights from performances.
• Collaborate globally to stay informed on trends in orchestral and performing arts.
• Supervise Head of Programming and liaison to the Artistic Advisory Committee.
• Support Marketing, Philanthropy and Operations to maximize program impact.

Responsibilities

• A close partner to the President/CEO and Music Director, shape artistic strategies and programming, support healthy relationships among all internal constituents and orchestra industry, while sustaining the SLSO as one of the finest, most adventurous and creative orchestras in the country.
• Envision the long-term artistic plan for all artistic programming guided by the vision for artistic vitality and growth of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
• Oversee the planning of all SLSO programs, and engagement of guest conductors and artists within approved financial parameters. In partnership with the COO, plan and execute the SLSO’s commission, media, residency and touring strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with artists, agents, and other influential music industry representatives to keep abreast of existing and emerging artistic talents and repertoire. Ensure guest artists have a welcoming and fruitful experience.
• Attend concerts and events frequently to gain additional insight into the performance of the orchestra and guest musicians, sharing perspectives with the President/CEO and Music Director.
• Participate actively or collaborate with industry field globally to stay informed of trends and general activities in the orchestra and performing arts sector.
• Supervise SLSO’s Head of Programming in the planning of programming and serve as staff liaison to the Artistic Advisory Committee of the Orchestra.
• Inform and support Marketing, Philanthropy and Operations departments to promote and support all SLSO programs to their fullest potential.

Job description

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra seeks a Chief Artistic Programming Officer (CAPO) to partner with the President/CEO and Music Director, shaping artistic strategy and programming, and guiding the organization’s artistic priorities through 2025-2030.

The CAPO leads planning for commissions, residencies, touring and media, builds relationships with artists and agents, oversees the Head of Programming, and works with Marketing, Philanthropy and Operations to maximize the impact of live performances and