CareerPlan

Geschäftsführende Intendanz, Deutsche Philharmonie Merck (m/w/d)

Darmstadt, HESSENFull-time2026-09-28 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead artistic and business operations for a top-tier German orchestra, shaping the season, managing the ensemble, and ensuring financial stability.

Role type

Senior executive music director / artistic and business manager

Builds

Concert seasons, international tours, digital offerings, and high-level artistic performances

Domain

Classical music, cultural management, performing arts

Required skills

Strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, repertoire knowledge, contract law, stakeholder management, international networking

Preferred skills

Experience in orchestra management, knowledge of contemporary repertoire, multilingual communication, cultural diplomacy

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Design and coordinate the annual concert schedule, manage the ensemble of freelance musicians, oversee budget and financial planning, represent the orchestra to media and partners, plan international tours

Seniority

Senior, executive leadership