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LA Phil

Manager, Partnerships & Promotions

LA Phil, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Job Description Title:

Manager, Promotions & Partnerships

Department:

Marketing

Salary Grade:

Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range:

$70k - $75k

Statement Of The Job Lead the Promotions & Partnerships Team in developing, executing, and evaluating promotions, marketing partnerships, reception programs, community activations, and community relationships across Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford seasons.

Essential Functions

Concert Marketing & Activations: Manage comprehensive promotion and partnership initiatives for LA Phil venues, concerts and initiatives, including pre‑and‑post‑concert receptions at Walt Disney Concert Hall and promotional activities at Hollywood Bowl and The Ford.

Integrated Promotion Campaigns: Execute strategic promotion and partnership initiatives supporting season announcements, subscriptions, festivals, special projects and individual concert promotion.

Budget Management: Oversee multiple budgets related to paid promotion campaigns, receptions, activations and promotional materials.

Partnership Development: Negotiate and implement agreements with media outlets, promotional partners, and community organizations to maximize marketing reach and impact.

Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor team including a part‑time assistant, full‑time coordinator, and part‑time events coordinator, providing strategic direction, professional development opportunities, and collaborative oversight to ensure seamless execution of all promotional activities, partnerships, and community engagement initiatives across LA Phil venues.

Community Engagement: Plan and execute off‑site promotional activations, managing all aspects from budget, planning and logistics coordination to day‑of execution, branded materials procurement, and volunteer management.

Media Promotion: Foster relationships with promo teams at LA radio stations including KCRW, KCSN, KPFK, and KXLU – as well as other LA media as appropriate.

Program‑Driven Partnership Development: Gain comprehensive knowledge about artists and concert programming, including repertoire, artistic themes, and cultural contexts, to identify appropriate target audiences and community partnerships.

Sales Strategy: Partner with the Analytics & Audience Development team to create targeted discount programs and special offers that drive partner engagement and ticket sales.

Performance Analysis & Reporting: Establish key performance metrics to evaluate partnership strategies and tactics, conducting regular analysis to identify successful initiatives, areas for improvement, and optimization opportunities. Provide comprehensive reporting on partnership efforts, audience engagement outcomes, and strategic recommendations to enhance future programming support.

Corporate Partnership Collaboration: Work with Corporate Partnerships team to support on‑site activations and extend opportunities for partners.

Relationships Creative Services, Digital, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Learning, LA Phil Affiliates, Sodexo, Music Center Scheduling, Social Media, Venue Box Office and Parking Teams, Venue Operations, Walt Disney Concert Hall Guest Services, Analytics

Reports To Senior Director, Marketing & Partnerships

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3‑5 years promotional or marketing experience in the Greater Los Angeles area, preferably with cultural institutions, entertainment venues, or arts organizations

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience

Minimum of two years promotional or marketing experience in the Greater Los Angeles area

Knowledge of LA’s diverse cultural landscape and community networks preferred

Background in audience development and hospitality event planning a plus

Experience working with Los Angeles media outlets, community organizations, or cultural institutions preferred

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to engage diverse audiences

Capable of working as a member of a team as well as independently

Passion for music and understanding of classical music programming preferred

Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/English) a plus given LA’s demographics

Availability to work nights and weekends

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for venue travel across LA County

Flexibility to work across multiple venue locations and community events

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY 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 healthcare 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.

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