Director of Artistic Planning & Administration

Additionally, the Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Artistic Department and will manage the contractual and business aspects of the PSO’s artistic activity including guest artist contracting and budget administration. This position directly supervises the Manager of Artistic Planning and the Artist Liaison & Assistant to the Music Director and works closely with the orchestra library and titled conductors (Music Director and Associate Conductors). As an integral representative of the Artistic Planning Department, the Director of Artistic Planning will develop and foster productive relationships with artists, orchestra members, staff colleagues, and community stakeholders ensuring seamless execution of programming details and will be viewed throughout the organization as a valuable source of information on artistic matters. Key Programming and Artistic Planning Responsibilities: • Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Artistic Planning to implement the artistic vision and detailed execution of the full portfolio of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra classical concerts and programs. • Across the Artistic Team, lead concert duty scheduling, as well as participate in artistic duty concert rotations.