Marketing Content Intern — Arts & Opera Marketing

Lyric Opera of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Complimentary tickets

Department workshops

Intern events

Job summary

Lyric Opera of Chicago is seeking two Marketing Content Interns to grow their understanding of marketing, social media, content development and public relations. The interns will play a vital role during the opening of the season and will contribute to planning marketing and sales initiatives for the fall season.

This in-office internship offers exposure to the marketing and public relations department, with tasks across content creation, social media, media relations and audience engagement,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, media relations, journalism, or related field.
• Rising senior undergraduate or graduate student preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills are essential.
• Strong interest in social media.
• Professional, organized, detail-oriented, self-starter.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Drive and Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research niche audience development opportunities and compile prospect lists.
• Assist with monitoring social media channels and activities.
• Curate social media content for events, campaigns, and projects.
• Research and monitor news publications and media services.
• Create engaging content for major social platforms and email/web distribution.
• Monitor news publications and media services.
• Maintain media and influencer logs, proofs, and media photo requests.
• Maintain press contact lists and assist in press events.
• Perform title research and list building tasks.
• Send press invitations and manage RSVP lists.
• Attend meetings to learn about in-house marketing operations.
• Support other marketing, communications and audience services tasks.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Social media

Writing & editing

Organization

MS Office & Google Drive

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Education

Marketing/ Communications degree

Rising senior or recent graduate

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Lyric Opera of Chicago is seeking two Marketing Content Interns to grow their understanding of marketing, social media, content development and public relations. The interns will play a vital role during the opening of the season and will contribute to planning marketing and sales initiatives for the fall season.

This in-office internship offers exposure to the marketing and public relations department, with tasks across content creation, social media, media relations and audience engagement,