The Marketing Intern will gain an inside look of how a major performing arts institution brands itself, cultivates, engages, and grows an audience, while creating a marketing strategy for a mainstage LA Opera production. The Marketing Intern will learn the processes for planning and placing advertisements, researching markets, and creating online content. Working closely with the company’s Marketing and PR department, the Marketing Intern will learn how each team member plays a critical role in promotion and coordination of a major arts event. The position will work approximately 40 hours a week for ten weeks from July to September.
The prospective Intern should have strong writing, organization, and interpersonal skills. Computer proficiency is required as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Facebook, YouTube, and Google. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills with a friendly professional demeanor. Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Founded 39 years ago, LA Opera has been committed to reflecting the vibrant culture of our diverse and creative city through inventive productions that reinvigorate classic operatic repertoire and introduce electrifying new works. Led by Christopher Koelsch, President & CEO, James Conlon, Music Director, and an 85-member Board, LA Opera has staged 308 productions and 1,930 performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and on stages across Los Angeles County and through the contemporary Off Grand series.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter indicating your interest to jobs@laopera.org. Please include “Marketing Intern” in the subject line. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.