YCA seeks an innovative and creative senior level Director of Marketing and Communication to join our team as a thought partner. Bring your passion for storytelling, creativity across multiple platforms, and interest to help a growing organization as we embark upon our new and ambitious Strategic Plan. We are looking for a skilled and dynamic communicator who can harmonize our branding and storytelling throughout the organization with our varied activities. YCA wishes to expand our reach and relevance nationally and internationally as we promote the brilliant young artists on our roster, our annual concerts in New York City and Washington DC, our internationally recognized auditions, and a range of special projects. The position allows the possibility to spearhead some of the new initiatives and explore new ways of promoting classical musicians. We are innovating and growing, and seek an entrepreneurial individual ready for this challenge.

YCA’s artists are the leaders of the future - stars who combine world-class talent with creative vision to bring new reach and relevance to classical music. For more than 60 years YCA has discovered extraordinary young musicians, providing them with the support, clarity, and confidence to tell their stories, as well as with the tools, opportunities, and infrastructure to take their careers to the highest level. These brilliant young people are future leaders for our field and are an absolute delight to work with. Working at YCA is an investment in the future of the arts.

This position reports to the President and will join the senior staff Leadership Team. The position will work with the entire organization, but will work most closely with the Director of Programs and Auditions and will oversee the Media Manager’s work. The non-profit nature of YCA connects this position with a community that includes Board members, donors, illustrious YCA alumni, venues in NYC and Washington DC, and a staff of thirteen. As a small non-profit located in the heart of the arts in Manhattan, we are a close team ready to pitch in with a strong spirit of collaboration. Will you be the newest addition to an already outstanding staff?

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a strategic and comprehensive communications plan for YCA that uses multiple platforms, including print, social media, and web
• Work with the YCA Media Manager, senior staff, and Unison Media (YCA’s PR firm) to craft and implement an organizational brand and storytelling style
• Design and create YCA’s regular mass emails and newsletter style communications
• Oversee creation, reproduction, and distribution of YCA print materials (season brochure, artist roster, special materials)
• Oversee creation and implementation of a social media strategy - working closely with YCA’s Media Manager
• Oversee YCA website
• Work across the organization for important YCA copy and copy editing
• Create and implement YCA advertising strategy
• Work with Unison Media on larger PR strategy 

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in marketing, communications strategy, and the performing arts with a proven track record of results
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong communication skills across multiple platforms
• Broad experience in print media and digital media
• A passionate and engaging storyteller
• A good strategic thinker - can creatively identify marketing and storytelling opportunities when producing engaging marketing materials and content
• Broad experience with social media and a desire to embrace new platforms and technologies
• Great people skills and ability to work well on a team
• Love and respect for classical music is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong background in classical music
• Experience with website design

YCA is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to diversify its staff. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

YCA benefits include health, dental, and vision, generous holiday and paid time off, and an employer-funded retirement plan.

YCA’s offices are located at 57th and Broadway in NYC. YCA staff works a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work. There is a strong preference for an individual who lives in the greater NYC area and can attend events and collaborate in the office.

Please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to info@yca.org.