Responsibilities

• Research niche audience development opportunities and compile prospect lists, including colleges and other educational sources, potential partners, group sales prospects, etc.
• Assist with monitoring the social media channels and activities.
• Assist with curating social media content for events, stand-alone campaigns, and other projects.
• Research and monitor news publications and media services.
• Create engaging content for all major social media platforms and email/web distribution.
• Monitor news publications and media services.
• Maintain media and influencer logs, proof publications, and fulfill photo requests from media.
• Maintain press contact lists, research influencers and maintain influencer lists, distribute press releases and assist in preparing and managing press events.
• Perform title research, assist in list building and maintenance.
• Send press invitations and manage RSVP lists for special events.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, media relations, journalism, or related field.
• Preferably a rising senior undergraduate or graduate student, or a postgraduate student who completed their degree within the past year.
• Sound judgment and communication skills, strong writing and editing skills are essential.
• Strong interest in social media
• Professional, highly 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.

Benefits

• Lyric Opera of Chicago offers intern benefits including professional development and department workshops, complimentary tickets, and other events.