Creative Copywriter

Los Angeles Philharmonic team

Description

The LA Phil is hiring a creative copywriter, reporting to the Senior Director of Communications. This individual will be central to our Editorial team, producing sharp prose that represents the world-renowned LA Phil to the public. Including the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra season, the LA Phil presents more than 350 concerts a year at three iconic venues: Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford. In addition, the LA Phil commissions new work, programs a jazz series and creates innovative thematic festivals.
Our creative copywriters must be versatile stylists who are passionate about music, culture, and the arts. They must be equally adept with short-form marketing content (advertisements, brochure copy, social media) and sophisticated communications (fundraising material, speeches, or executive presentations).
Position Elements
  • Write original marketing copy — for web, print, email, radio, TV, and social media — that will achieve our campaign goals for the orchestra season, as well as concerts presented by LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford.
  • Contribute ideas to a cross-functional team to discover the concepts and stories that will power the LA Phil’s communication strategy and marketing year to year.
  • Distill large amounts of information into clear, concise, and creative messaging.
  • Revise, repurpose and edit materials as needed for advertising, social, and web.
  • Produce copy that adheres to LA Phil style and reflects our brand voice.
  • Ensure that the LA Phil speaks with authority and accuracy on classical music while also communicating in a manner that engages all our potential audiences.
  • Anticipate communication needs, take initiative on tasks, and spot opportunities to reach new audiences.
  • Stay current with industry trends and apply them strategically.
Additional Tasks, As Needed
  • Assist in writing program inserts, signage, and handouts.
  • Write or edit documents for fundraising, education programs or other departments.
  • Proofread concert listings, PR materials, institutional materials, bios, program notes, inserts.

Requirements

Job Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 3+ years experience writing marketing copy, preferably related to music
  • Excellent creative as well as technical writing ability
  • Solid knowledge of classical music repertoire and artists
  • Familiar with popular music genres
  • Standard technological competence (computer skills)
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Self-starter who is flexible and has a positive attitude
  • Dedication and commitment to engage in and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the staff, vendors, and within interactions with the surrounding community is a must
  • Secondary language fluency is a plus
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

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Los Angeles Philharmonic

**Overview** The LA Phil presents an inspiring array of music from all genres at two of L.A.’s iconic venues- Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl- to audiences of all ages and economic backgrounds. With the preeminent Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra at the foundation of its offerings, the LA Phil aims to enrich and transform lives through music, with a robust mix of artistic, education and community programs. The Los Angeles Philharmonic is praised as one of the world's top orchestras, renowned for its innovative spirit, the virtuosity of its musicians, and its dynamic Music Director, Gustavo Dudamel. Founded in 1919, the Philharmonic has grown steadily in stature, developing close bonds with such major music directors as Zubin Mehta, Carlo Maria Giulini and Esa-Pekka Salonen. In every case, that deep connection has helped define the direction and spirit of the orchestra and of the entire organization.

Job Details

Posted on Jun 22

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Full time

Junior

$73K - $90K