Jill Hurwitz

Chief Marketing Officer at Grant Park Music Festival

Jill Hurwitz has a diverse and extensive work experience in marketing and media relations. Jill started their career as the Director of Marketing at Shubert Theatre, where they were responsible for local advertising, press, and marketing efforts for over 50 Broadway shows. Jill then moved on to the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, where they served as the Cultural Marketing Manager and later the Millennium Park Communications Manager. In these roles, they developed and executed marketing strategies, managed media relations, and coordinated events and photo opportunities.

After their time at the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Jill worked at the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture as the Millennium Park Communications Manager. Here, they oversaw media relations, created press materials, and worked with local and international outlets to promote Millennium Park. Jill'scontributions also included coordinating events and photo opportunities.

Most recently, Jill held the position of Chief Marketing Officer at the Grant Park Music Festival. In this role, they were responsible for developing and managing sales and marketing strategies to promote Chicago's ten-week summer music series in Millennium Park. Jill'sduties included overhauling the membership campaign, introducing and marketing one-night passes, overseeing a new branding initiative, and managing media relations and digital marketing. Jill also acted as a liaison with the Chicago Park District and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Overall, Jill has demonstrated expertise in marketing, media relations, and event coordination throughout their career.

Jill Hurwitz has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University. The specific field of study is not mentioned in the provided information.

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Chicago, United States

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Grant Park Music Festival

For nearly 90 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has been Chicago’s summer musical sensation, demonstrating that classical music performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus can have a transformative impact on the city. Showcased in the city’s most spectacular setting, the Festival continues to be the summer gathering place for all of Chicago. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park is the official home of the Grant Park Music Festival, with free seats available for every concert. The Festival is led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar, along with Grant Park Chorus Director Christopher Bell, Grant Park Orchestral Association President and CEO Paul Winberg, and Board Chair Adam Grais.


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