Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Format and distribute all press releases on behalf of the company.
• Maintain the local, national, and international media distribution lists in Muck Rack under the direction of the senior director, director, and manager.
• Maintain and manage the online news room as well as support the media lounge on opening nights with tracking inventory, organization, and upkeep, and provide on-site support as needed.
• Maintain and manage the media boards with the latest media coverage and information.
• Monitor and tag social media posts in Sprout Social to support tracking, coverage reporting, and performance analysis under the direction of the social media manager and digital associate.
• Copy edit, build, and publish written stories and other content on Lyric’s main website, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with editorial and communications priorities.
• Oversee and manage the performance seating and ticketing needs of the department, including tracking RSVPs, inputting orders into Tessitura, and liaising with VIP Ticketing staff.
• Book and source photographers.
• Draft and maintain the company-wide weekly update Lyric News, including daily review of papers. In addition, distribute to internal list highlights of key media coverage on a weekly basis.
• Manage the publication subscriptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, marketing, or communications, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills, eagerness to learn, professional demeanor, oral/written and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in an administrative support role includes a demonstrated ability to work independently and accomplish results accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-level service environment.
• Expert word-processing and proficient software skills, familiarity with MS Office software, including PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, MuckRack, Cision, Meltwater, SproutSocial and Tessitura.
• Similar experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, or publishing fields is highly desirable, as is experienced with graphic design/production or press/media relations.
• Opera and/or classical music interest would be a significant plus.
• Ability to work and think independently, a motivated self-starter who also works well supporting a larger team.

Benefits

• Lyric Opera offers benefits including health, dental, vision, 403B (no company match), 401(k) with company match, PTO (including sick, vacation, and personal days, and holidays), life/AD&D coverage, opportunities for professional development, and complimentary tickets.