Vice President, Marketing and PR
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra seeks a Vice President, Marketing and PR who will lead the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s storytelling and audience-development strategy, with responsibility for marketing and selling approximately $3 million in annual ticket revenue across a broad and dynamic portfolio of programs. This includes the Symphonic and Pops subscription series, the annual fundraising Gala, Kimbell Chamber Music and Family programming, and a wide range of community events. Working in close partnership with the President & CEO, the Vice President will play a central role in advancing the FWSO’s distinctive “Theater of a Concert” programming approach, which integrates dance, singers, projections, actors, and other visual elements into traditional symphonic and pops experiences. The Vice President will also lead high-profile promotional efforts highlighting the orchestra’s artistic leadership, including four-time Grammy Award–winning Music Director Robert Spano and distinguished Guest Conductor Dame Jane Glover.
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) stands as one of Texas’s leading cultural institutions and one of the most artistically vibrant regional orchestras in the United States. Since its founding in 1912, the Orchestra has been a cornerstone of Fort Worth’s cultural identity and a vital force within the city’s thriving arts community. Chaired for many years by the distinguished philanthropist and arts leader Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass, the FWSO has set an ambitious path since 2019 to deliver performances and community engagement at the highest level. Its musicians, leadership, and board share a bold mission: to perform great symphonic music at the highest level of artistic excellence to educate, entertain, and enhance cultural life; to present engaging music education programs for young people to foster early interest in and inspire lifelong enjoyment of music; and to achieve ever-greater levels of artistic accomplishment and leadership in Fort Worth and across the nation. As it enters its second century, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra remains deeply committed to artistic excellence, education, and innovation. It is an ensemble that embodies both the rich traditions of symphonic music and the evolving creativity of a modern cultural institution. With a clear strategic vision, exceptional leadership, and a dynamic relationship with its community, the FWSO is poised to expand its reach, nurture the next generation of audiences and artists, and reaffirm the transformative power of orchestral music in Fort Worth and beyond.
"I believe that the VP, Marketing and PR position is essential for the FWSO’s future success, and provides an inspiring and important set of job responsibilities for the right executive. I look forward to meeting with potential candidates for the role and sharing the opportunities and excitement in more detail."— Dr. Keith Cerny, President & CEO
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) stands as one of Texas’s leading cultural institutions and one of the most artistically vibrant regional orchestras in the United States. Since its founding in 1912, the Orchestra has been a cornerstone of Fort Worth’s cultural identity and a vital force within the city’s thriving arts community. Chaired for many years by the distinguished philanthropist and arts leader Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass, the FWSO has set an ambitious path since 2019 to deliver performances and community engagement at the highest level. Its musicians, leadership, and board share a bold mission: to perform great symphonic music at the highest level of artistic excellence to educate, entertain, and enhance cultural life; to present engaging music education programs for young people to foster early interest in and inspire lifelong enjoyment of music; and to achieve ever-greater levels of artistic accomplishment and leadership in Fort Worth and across the nation. As it enters its second century, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra remains deeply committed to artistic excellence, education, and innovation. It is an ensemble that embodies both the rich traditions of symphonic music and the evolving creativity of a modern cultural institution. With a clear strategic vision, exceptional leadership, and a dynamic relationship with its community, the FWSO is poised to expand its reach, nurture the next generation of audiences and artists, and reaffirm the transformative power of orchestral music in Fort Worth and beyond.
"I believe that the VP, Marketing and PR position is essential for the FWSO’s future success, and provides an inspiring and important set of job responsibilities for the right executive. I look forward to meeting with potential candidates for the role and sharing the opportunities and excitement in more detail."— Dr. Keith Cerny, President & CEO
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.