Communications and Public Relations Coordinator

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work together with the Public Relations Manager to develop media coverage strategies for full scope of DSO presentations and activities.
• Assist in press and media opportunity logistics—including writing press releases, pitching stories, coordinating interviews and appearances, and acting as a DSO representative while liaising with press.
• Collaborate with the Public Relations Manager in the production of DSO’s signature program book, Performance magazine, as well as other printed program books and publications.
• Coordinate scheduling, building, routing, and sending of select internal and media communications via email (WordFly software platform).
• Provide copyediting support across the organization in adherence with DSO style guide.
• Moderate Live from Orchestra Hall webcasts to foster chat discussion, pull metrics, and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist Communications team with special projects planning and other duties as assigned, including social media support.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in communications, journalism, marketing or related field
• Excellent editing, writing, and proofreading ability
• Experience with email marketing service (e.g. WordFly, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, etc.)
• Strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines
• Available and willing to work on evenings and weekends when department representation is needed for concerts and other events, including webcast chat moderation
• Dynamic and creative with a positive attitude and ability to provide superior patron service
• Ability to act independently, take initiative, and meet changing priorities.
• Successful experience working in, and contributing to, a collaborative, team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a PC network environment and experience with Microsoft Office and Windows software.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with local and/or national media
• Basic graphic design skills (experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Knowledge of and passion for classical music and the symphony orchestra

Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications? If this role speaks to you and you believe that you can excel, we encourage you to apply. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is committed to considering candidates with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds who are interested in building and delivering impactful services and programs.

Additional Information:

• This is a salaried, non-union position.
• This position is eligible for the DSO’s exceptional benefits package, including $0 cost medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 403b retirement account, and great ancillary benefits.
• Successful candidates must be available to work a varying schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet the needs of the DSO’s performance schedule.
All positions at the DSO require the successful completion of a background check prior to beginning employment. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates.

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Physical Requirements:
This role primarily works in an office environment and frequently has prolonged periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen. Additional physical requirements include:

Position Reports to: Manager of Public Relations

Direct Reports: N/A

If accommodation is needed to ensure your successful participation in the

application or interview process, please reach out to hr@dso.org for assistance.