Director, Public Relations

Date Posted : 12 / 13 / 2023 Job Code : Director Location : LAPA Address : 151 South Grand Ave City : Los Angeles State : CA Country : United States of America Description

Salary Range : $140,000-$160,000 / year

Job Description :

Redefining what an orchestra can be, the LA Phil is as vibrant as Los Angeles, one of the world's most open and dynamic cities. Led by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, we believe in the transformative power of live music to build community, foster intellectual and artistic growth, and nurture the creative spirit.

The Director, Public Relations will lead the LA Phil’s PR efforts from strategy to execution. Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications, this role collaborates across the organization to amplify the brand of the LA Phil which includes Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) and the Beckmen YOLA Center in Inglewood.

Position Elements : Strategy

• Create a long-term, strategic public relations plan across the LA Phil portfolio of brands to secure placement of key stories that drive our brand and strategic priorities.
• Build and nurture relationships with local, national and international press outlets and stakeholders to advance the LA Phil’s position and profile in the media.
• Develop and maintain our brand voice and messaging across all media-facing communications channels.
• Encourage public engagement with new and more diverse audiences by placing stories in new media outlets and platforms (podcasts, etc.).
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure alignment on strategy and messaging to support the LA Phil’s values, goals and key messages.
• Create and manage the organization’s crisis communication plan.
• Provide communications guidance for issues management related to event and audience concerns.
• Actively monitor the media landscape and adapt communications strategies to ensure the LA Phil remains on the forefront of PR and media trends.

PR Management

Minimum Requirements

Job Requirements :

An Equal Opportunity Employer :  It is the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the law, the Association also provides reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.