Director of Marketing and Communications
Playwrights Horizons, one of the most prolific Off-Broadway theaters in New York, is seeking a creative and strategic Director of Marketing and Communications to lead marketing and audience development efforts that deliver on the goals of the company and continue to position Playwrights at the center of the New York and National theatre landscape. The ideal candidate has a passion for theater and will apply this passion to developing marketing campaigns and content that are as creative as the work on Playwrights stages. The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead efforts to drive engagement, diversify audiences, expand attendance, and meet ticket sales goals.
Playwrights Horizons is a writer’s theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights, composers, and lyricists, and the production of innovative new works. Since its founding in 1971, Playwrights’ production history includes more than 400 new plays and musicals, including seven premieres that earned the Pulitzer Prize. A Strange Loop, which won the Tony for Best New Musical in 2022, and Stereophonic, which became the most Tony Award-nominated play of all time in 2024, both premiered at Playwrights Horizons.
The search is being led by TOCG President Tom O’Connor and TOCG Senior Vice President Rani Haywood, in consultation with and support from the TOCG search team. We encourage you to apply by September 13, 2024.
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Note to Applicants:
All applications must be submitted through the application portal linked above, as we do not accept resumes or cover letters via email. Rest assured, a real human reviews every application we receive, and your application decision is not at the whim of AI or keyword filters. We seriously consider and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While it may take a few weeks as we process and evaluate submissions, all applicants should expect follow-up regarding the status of their submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to offer detailed individualized feedback at this time. Thank you.
