Chief Communications Officer, Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is seeking a Managing Director, Orchestra Communications, the senior leader responsible for all orchestra communications across the organization. The role serves as the voice and narrative architect for digital, media, and audience channels, guiding storytelling and brand alignment.

You will lead a high-performing communications team, shape strategy with marketing, education, and development, and act as a public-facing spokesperson for local,

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications or related fields with leadership responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, music, arts administration, or related field; advanced degree a plus
• Deep knowledge of classical music and the orchestral field or ability to acquire quickly
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies (media relations, digital, storytelling)
• Fluency in digital trends, social platforms, video/audio storytelling, analytics-driven decisions
• Proven ability to advise executives and artistic leaders with sound judgment and discretion
• Strong writing, editing, digital acumen, and storytelling across formats

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive, multi-year communications strategy for the Orchestra across local, national, and international audiences
• Lead digital storytelling and platform-native content to grow audience engagement
• Oversee media relations and act as spokesperson for leaders and concerts, education programs, and tours
• Manage internal content creators and align content with marketing and editorial calendars
• Track digital performance metrics and communicate impact to leadership and Board

Skills

Leadership experience

Public relations

Strategic thinking

Media relations

Storytelling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Advanced degree (MBA or related)

Job description

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is seeking a Managing Director, Orchestra Communications, the senior leader responsible for all orchestra communications across the organization. The role serves as the voice and narrative architect for digital, media, and audience channels, guiding storytelling and brand alignment.

You will lead a high-performing communications team, shape strategy with marketing, education, and development, and act as a public-facing spokesperson for local,