Orchestra Production & Artistic Leader

Arts Admin Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) seeks a General Manager who will oversee production and artistic operations, reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating with the Music Director and artistic partners. This leadership role steers season planning, budgeting, and staff management to ensure smooth, high-quality performances.

You will supervise multiple departments, coordinate with venues and unions, and represent LACO in strategic initiatives and external relations, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating artistic contracts and collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of classical music and the performing needs of orchestral musicians.
• Excellent knowledge of orchestra and venue operations, including backstage and front-of-house production elements.
• Experience managing community programs and diverse constituents.
• Superior planning, organizational, and scheduling skills.
• Familiarity with budgeting and fiscal responsibility.
• Experience managing full-time and part-time, at-will and unionized staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Work strategically with Music Director and Executive Director on key initiatives, season planning, hiring, and budgetary matters.
• Prepare and manage $2.5 million+ departmental budgets for Artistic and Orchestra production expenses.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Orchestra Committee, Local 47, and AFM, and lead collective bargaining negotiations.
• Execute/oversee tenure review process.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance on orchestra payroll and multi-year Artistic/Orchestra budgeting.
• Communicate and collaborate with Development, Learning, Marketing & PR Departments on an ongoing basis.
• Mentor and develop departmental staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; monitor and evaluate results.
• Oversee special projects such as digital content distribution, touring and recording.
• When necessary, serve in the Executive Director’s stead both internally and externally.
• Oversee LACO Fellowship program strategy, timelines, and budget, coordinating closely with the Artistic Operations Assistant on daily execution.
• Meet regularly with LACO Fellows to provide executive-level mentorship, serving as a representative of the orchestra and the programs’ leadership.
• Work with Music Director and Executive Director on season planning, budget, and hiring.
• Leads Artistic Advisory Committee with agenda-setting duties included.
• Maintain open communication with Orchestra Committee, Audition Committee, Tenure Review Committee, and respond to issues in consultation with appropriate staff.
• Promote a positive relationship between the musicians, staff, and Board.
• Supervise the implementation of current season production and planning of future activities, including seasons, run-outs, tours, and special concerts.
• Comprehensive management of relationship with all facilities and partner venues.
• Coordinate, supervise, and implement various ancillary activities, including auditions, receptions, and informal musical events involving musicians.

Skills

Relationship-building

Budget management

Negotiations

Staff leadership

Communication

Project management

Season planning

Arts administration

Job description

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) seeks a General Manager who will oversee production and artistic operations, reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating with the Music Director and artistic partners. This leadership role steers season planning, budgeting, and staff management to ensure smooth, high-quality performances.

You will supervise multiple departments, coordinate with venues and unions, and represent LACO in strategic initiatives and external relations, while mentoring