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Los Angeles Master Chorale

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Vice President of Marketing and Communications

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Los Angeles Master Chorale seeks a strategic, collaborative, and creative Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VPMC) to oversee marketing, branding, and communications for the organization, ensuring that all reflect the Master Chorale’s mission and singular, industry-leading standard of excellence. The VPMC is responsible for delivering a cohesive brand strategy for the Master Chorale and elevating the national and international reputation for this world-renowned choral organization.

The ideal candidate for this role possesses a deep appreciation for the artform and its place in the community, as well as a passion for growing audiences for choral performance. The Master Chorale currently has an operating budget of $8.1 million, and the VPMC will play a pivotal role in driving revenue and attendance for its season of performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall, as well as education and community focused events.

The VPMC is based in the Master Chorale’s office at The Music Center in Los Angeles, with the ability to work remotely two days per week. Some travel will be required during key touring engagements with the Master Chorale.

Job Description

The VP of Marketing and Communications leads the team responsible for marketing, branding, communications and public relations for the Master Chorale. In collaboration with their colleagues on the leadership team, they are responsible for meeting revenue and attendance targets for the Master Chorale’s concert season and ensuring visibility of the organization’s education and community programs.

Responsibilities:

Brand Strategy & Management

Responsible for building and sustaining a strong, compelling brand identity consistent with the Master Chorale’s mission

Collaborates with the Artistic Director and the artistic production team with respect to imagery and brand consistency

Oversees marketing projects across peer departments to ensure communications are consistent with brand identity

Sales and Marketing Strategy

Sets and manages earned ticket revenue budgets in collaboration with the VP of Finance/CFO and the President & CEO

Sets ticket pricing in collaboration with the VP of Finance/CFO and the President & CEO, and continuously monitors and reports on box office performance, adjusting pricing strategy as needed

Develops and leads the marketing and communications team in delivering compelling marketing campaigns that support and deliver on strategic, sales and attendance goals

Defines key performance indicators, measures and tracks effectiveness of marketing and communications strategies and related campaigns

Works with peer departments to develop and execute marketing campaigns that support their strategic visions

Creates and manages a strategic marketing plan and schedule, including plans for paid activity and owned channels

Communicates project timelines with team members, project owners and senior leadership

Institutional Content

Oversees the creation of marketing content that is aligned to and advances the organizational brand, including briefing and managing external vendors as required

Oversees the development of content that is designed to promote performances and programming and increase overall brand awareness

Oversees the development of performance venue branding and identifies in-venue experiential opportunities for patrons while the Master Chorale is in residence and on tour

Works with peer departments to create content that supports their programs and campaigns

Communications and Public Relations

Oversees the development of concept and copy for all high-level communication projects

Collaborates with VP of External Affairs to support partnerships and working relationships with local, national and international media to ensure positive Master Chorale coverage and expand brand reach

Plans, develops, and directs social media strategies designed to reach and engage existing and new audiences

Serves as media spokesperson, when needed, and coordinates communication strategies with an outside public relations firm if one has been engaged

Administration

Responsible for day-to-day operations of marketing team

Oversees the annual marketing expense and revenue budget, in collaboration with the VP of Finance/CFO

Serves as the key point of contact with the box office, which is outsourced through the Los Angeles Opera

Manages vendor relationships to ensure adherence to proposed budgets and schedules

Develops, maintains, and manages relationships with marketing colleagues on the Music Center campus

Fosters a collaborative culture and builds constructive relationships both within the Marketing team and with other peer departments

Attends and supports Master Chorale concerts and events, including serving as point person for front-of-house

Qualifications and Attributes:

Enthusiasm for the mission of the Master Chorale

Deadline-driven and detail-oriented

A Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior marketing role, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Expertise in the nonprofit performing arts sector is required

Eagerness to think outside-the-box on marketing partnerships and to lead with creativity in marketing initiatives

Familiarity with customer relationship management systems is required, with Tessitura strongly preferred

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in the development and oversight of multi-sheet Excel reporting models, are required

Ability to collaborate effectively with board members, senior staff, other Master Chorale administrative staff and volunteers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think strategically, generate new ideas, set priorities, execute goals and objectives, and meet financial goals and deadlines

High degree of professionalism and integrity

A passion for the mission and aspirations of the Master Chorale and an ability to eloquently articulate the organization’s mission, values, achievements, potential, and future goals to internal and external audiences

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $150,000-175,000. Los Angeles Master Chorale provides comprehensive benefits including company-paid health insurance, 403b retirement plan, and more.

This is a full-time on-site role in Los Angeles, with offices at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on the Music Center Campus. Employees have the ability to work remotely two days per week. Some travel will be required during key touring engagements with the Master Chorale.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit the online application (https://tinyurl.com/yv2jmupd) and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.

The priority application deadline for this search is August 16, 2024. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

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