Content & Communications Associate
DESCRIPTION
Reports to: Managing Director, External Affairs
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (evenings and weekends as needed)
Location: Administrative office at 4875 Ward Rd, Wheat Ridge, CO (some commuting to Central City during the festival & other events as needed)
How to Apply: Click HERE to apply, or visit centralcityopera.org/careers-auditions for all open positions.
COMPANY
Founded in 1932, Central City Opera (CCO) is the fifth oldest professional opera company in the country and is renowned for exquisite world-class productions, a robust young artist training program, creative education activities, and community engagement. Our annual summer opera festival takes place at 8,500 feet above sea level in the Colorado mountain town of Central City, only 35 miles west of Denver, where the company owns and maintains 28 Victorian-era properties, including the intimate 550-seat jewel box opera house built in 1878.
The Vision and Mission of CCO include using the power of the arts and historic preservation to enhance lives and communities while enriching the lives and communities of those we serve and providing a welcoming, inclusive environment of beauty and meaning.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Associate supports the marketing, development, and artistic departments by creating cohesive and compelling content that drives deeper engagement with the community, increased ticket sales and event attendance, and grows the philanthropic base of support for Central City Opera.
Essential Responsibilities:
Support all Marketing and Box Office efforts to reach ticket revenue and strategic goals.
Collaborate with internal staff and artists to create engaging, persuasive content for digital marketing, social media, and print channels that reflect the company’s brand voice and ultimately drives audience engagement and action.
Serve as editor and main copywriter for the summer festival program. Work cross-functionally with the marketing, artistic, development, and education departments to curate content, guide graphic designer and support contributors in the execution of the 90-100 page program book.
Manage Central City Operas’ online presence – including social media profiles and digital content hubs. Must understand the basic best practices of content creation and posting strategy for social media, as well as collaborate with different departments to drive the content creation for CCO’s online presence.
Manage all external email and direct mail communications in partnership with development, education, and artistic departments.
Write and update website copy and content, consistent with the overall tone, style and voice of the brand while additionally factoring in SEO/SEM best practices.
Responsible for hiring and working with contract videographers and photographers to capture productions, events and create mission-driven visual resources for the company to utilize.
Contract and oversee vendors and service providers including graphic designers, printers, photographers, videographers, copywriters, and others.
Write and distribute write and distribute company press releases in partnership with CCO leadership.
Create media relationships, maintain media contact database, and pitch stories to media in partnership with Managing Director, External Affairs.
Monitor and track all press and media coverage.
Manage event calendar listing process.
Provide organizational and project management support for all department initiatives using CCO project management tools and systems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or relevant field;
3+ years of related work experience preferred;
Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn);
Knowledge of opera, theater, music, and/or the performing arts strongly preferred;
Photography and/or videography experience a plus; Exceptional written communication, particularly in adapting complex information for a variety of audiences;
Strong computer skills, including MS Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Strong email marketing experience (MailChimp and other platforms);
Website content experience a plus (Wordpress, Google AdWords, etc.);
Knowledge of graphic design and design programs a plus (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
Skills and Abilities:
An appreciation for and fluency in discussing and describing opera, music and the performing arts;
Patron-centric and customer service focused;
Meticulous attention to detail;
Strong organizational and analytical skills;
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to function in a collaborative environment while also working independently;
Knowledge of metrics measurement and analytics;
High level of intercultural competence and experience working with diverse communities;
Takes independent actions and proactively seeks opportunities to connect resources, people and organizations with Central City Opera.
Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
100% paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Sick time, paid time-off for flexible personal use, and office holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CCO is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values and we are currently working to expand our capacities in these areas with company-wide understanding that this is an ongoing process that must be embedded into the fabric of the organization. We encourage candidates who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, otherwise-abled, and other underrepresented identities to apply. All applications will
Desired Start Date: February 17, 2025
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $47,500 - $57,500 Annual
A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage;
100% paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance;
- Sick time, paid time-off for flexible personal use, and office holi
HOW TO APPLY
Click HERE to apply, or visit centralcityopera.org/careers-auditions for all open positions.
Application Deadline: January 20, 2025
Application Email/Link: centralcityopera.org/careers-auditions/