Chief Artistic Programming Officer Job Saint Louis area,St. Louis Missouri USA,Management

Location: St. Louis

REPORTS TO

President and Chief Executive Officer

DIRECT REPORTS

Artistic Planning team and media,Conducting Team, Librarians, Audio Engineer, Vice President, Education and Community Partnerships (and education and community team)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Artistic Programming Officer (CAPO) is a dynamic and experienced member of the Executive Team who reports to the President and CEO. The CAPO plays a critical role in shaping the artistic portfolio and strategic direction of the SLSO while ensuring the successful execution of the SLSO’s artistic priorities in partnership with the Music Director and the Executive Team. The CAPO advances SLSO’s long-term artistic strategies by ensuring the team’s implementation of the action plan in support of the Strategic Plan.

In doing so, the CAPO leads the effort to advance artistic partnership and growth of the SLSO while elevating its artistic profile through live performances in St Louis, residencies, touring and media. This role champions the artistic quality and aspirations of the SLSO and the artistic vision of Stéphane Denève, The Joseph and Emily Rauh Pulitzer Music Director. The CAPO is an experienced leader and artistic programmer who is passionate, creative, knowledgeable, fast-paced, and a self-starter with superb artistic intuition and connections, exceptional communication skills and emotional intelligence.

This individual has a proven track‑record of effective and successful leadership of teams and management of multiple complex projects, regularly measuring progress toward goals and delivering high quality results. The ability to inspire and empower collaborators both internally and externally, as well as a firmly held value for and understanding of the importance of diversity and access in the orchestral field is essential.

The CAPO collaborates effectively with diverse stakeholders and supports the Executive office and the Executive Team in advancing the mission, artistic vision, and goals of the SLSO. After a two-year renovation and expansion, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) has returned to Powell Hall at the Jack

C. Taylor Music Center in September 2025, a pivotal time in the history of the institution upon completion of a $155 million campaign (closing at $174 million). The CAPO will have an opportunity to create a lasting impact on the St. Louis community, shape the future of one of America’s leading orchestras, and elevate the SLSO as a leading arts organization in our region as it approaches its 150th anniversary in 2030.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Artistic Planning

A close partner to the President/CEO and Music Director, shape artistic strategies and programming, support healthy relationships among all internal constituents and orchestra industry, while sustaining the SLSO as one of the finest, most adventurous and creative orchestras in the country.

Envision the long-term artistic plan for all artistic programming guided by the vision for artistic vitality and growth of the Strategic Plan.

With input from the Music Director and artistic team, the President and CEO, the COO and the CMCO, oversee the planning of all SLSO programs, and engagement of guest conductors and artists within approved financial parameters. In partnership with the COO, plan and execute the SLSO’s commission, media, residency and touring strategies. Develop concert programs that stretch the musical boundaries of the SLSO while supporting revenue goals and audience development objectives.

Develop and maintain relationships with artists, agents, and other influential music industry representatives to keep abreast of existing and emerging artistic talents and repertoire. Ensure that guest artists have a welcoming and fruitful experience at the SLSO, ensuring…