The Vice President, Artistic Planning is a senior leader and member of the Executive Leadership Team at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, responsible for developing and executing multi-year artistic plans that reflect the organization’s institutional vision: to be the orchestra of Toronto — one of the world’s most diverse cities. The VP translates the Music Director’s artistic vision and the organization’s strategic priorities into programming that serves the full breadth of Toronto’s communities, fulfills the TSO’s national mandate, and enhances the organization’s international profile.

Experience:
Deep knowledge of orchestral music, Canadian and international artists, conductors, and management agencies; degree in a music-related field or equivalent professional experience required.
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in artistic planning, programming, or a related field at a major presenting institution, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.
Broad and current knowledge of contemporary artists and composers, with particular awareness of artists from underrepresented communities — locally, nationally, and internationally. Demonstrated ability to develop programming that reflects diverse cultural communities and expands the institution’s audience and relevance.
Proven record of strong contract negotiation skills and managing complex multi-million dollar artistic budgets.
Experience in, or strong familiarity with, digital programming, media rights, streaming partnerships, and content strategy as they apply to live performing arts.
Exceptional relationship management skills with artists, agents, managers, and peer institutions at a senior level.
Demonstrated public-facing ability: comfort speaking, writing, and representing institutional artistic vision in media, community, and sector contexts.
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities with grace under pressure.
Knowledge of how to use OPAS or a willingness to learn.

TSO thanks all candidates for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of the City of Toronto and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide unique perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.