Communications Manager

Dallas Symphony Association Inc•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) inspires and connects diverse communities through the transformative power of music. As one of the premier orchestras in the United States, the DSO is committed to artistic excellence, community engagement, and accessibility guided by our core values of integrity, creativity, and connection. The Communications Manager plays a key role in advancing the DSO’s mission by supporting the Director of Communications across media relations, content development, and storytelling. This position contributes to how the DSO connects with audiences, artists, partners, and the broader community by ensuring communications are strategic, compelling, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (communications, journalism, English, marketing, or music with relevant communications and/or PR experience preferred).
2–4 years of relevant professional experience in communications, media, or public relations.
Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to adapt voice and tone for multiple audiences.
Classical music training or demonstrated knowledge is highly preferred.
Prior experience in arts organizations or nonprofit environments is strongly valued.
Interest in and experience with content creation and social media platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

Pitch impactful and relevant stories to local and national media outlets in support of the DSO’s mission and strategic objectives.
Draft, edit, and assist in the distribution of press releases and media materials.
Coordinate closely with the DSO’s external public relations firm to secure ongoing media coverage.
Support media requests by arranging interviews, coordinating photoshoots, and preparing background materials.
Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with local and regional media contacts.
Manage the DSO’s program book content in collaboration with the Marketing team, including editing program notes and artist biographies and coordinating additional content as needed.
Manage and maintain the DSO’s photo and video asset library.
Assist with coordinating concert photography and internal photo or video shoots.
Collaborate with colleagues on the Communications & Media team to support social media content creation and storytelling initiatives that foster audience connection and engagement.