What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content & Communications Associate Job at National Opera Center in Wheat Ridge position at National Opera Center?
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)
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.
- 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, working 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 Opera’s 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 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.
- Provide organizational and project management support for all department initiatives using CCO project management tools and systems.
Qualifications :
Skills and Abilities :
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.
Desired Start Date : February 17, 2025
Pay Range : $47,500 - $57,500 Annual
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Salary : $47,500 - $57,500
