Chief Marketing Officer
Seattle Rep, one of the nation’s leading regional theaters, is seeking a Chief Marketing Officer to shape how the organization connects with audiences—driving revenue, elevating brand visibility, and advancing a modern, data-informed approach to marketing in the performing arts. This is a rare opportunity to lead marketing for a major American theater at a moment of both stability and ambition—where thoughtful strategy, creative energy, and institutional alignment can meaningfully expand impact and reach. The CMO will join a senior leadership team committed to collaboration around strategies designed to support a thriving theater organization keenly focused on fulfilling its mission through excellence, excitement, and innovation.
Seattle Rep puts theater at the heart of public life. Founded in 1963 and winner of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep is led by Artistic Director Dámaso Rodríguez and Managing Director Jeffrey Herrmann. Over a season and throughout the year, Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Rep enjoys a celebrated national reputation based on its commitment to excellence on stage, its continuing commitment to developing new work and investing in national and local artists, and its place as the premiere regional theater in the Pacific Northwest.
The search is being led by VP of Executive Search Cynthia Fuhrman, in consultation with and support from the TOC Arts Partners search team. Applications will be accepted until this role is filled.
For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls. Specific questions about the position may be directed to: Cynthia Fuhrman, VP, Executive Search, cynthia@tocartspartners.com.
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.
