Description

The Communications Manager plays a key role in telling The Atlanta Opera’s story across public channels—engaging audiences, strengthening donor loyalty, and advancing our mission. As the company enters an exciting phase of growth, including a new performance venue and expanded digital content, this role will help elevate our brand, expand reach, and support strategic initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties in addition to other duties as assigned.
• Social Media Management: Develop and manage organic content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), monitor engagement, and maintain a responsive brand presence. 
• Brand Storytelling: Create compelling content that reflects productions, programs, and initiatives in alignment with our brand voice. 
• Media Relations: Draft press releases, coordinate interviews, maintain press lists, and track coverage. 
• Content Planning: Align editorial calendars with performances, campaigns, and events; manage artist content for web and social use. 
•  Analytics & Reporting: Monitor engagement and media metrics to inform strategy and optimize future campaigns. 
•  Email Marketing Support: Collaborate with Advancement to ensure consistent tone, branding, and clear calls to action. 
• Photography & Video Coordination: Manage digital assets, coordinate photographers/videographers, and organize content for campaigns and media. 
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, development, artistic, and creative teams to ensure message alignment. 
• Community Engagement: Represent the brand at events and manage co-branded accounts and partnerships.

Requirements

• 3+ years in communications, marketing, or PR (arts/entertainment preferred) 
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills 
•  Experience managing social media with measurable growth 
•  Familiarity with press writing, media pitching, and content planning 
•  Analytical mindset with creative instincts 
•  Comfortable working with photographers, videographers, and external vendors 
•  Proficiency in tools like Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Wordfly, Asana, and Microsoft Teams 
•  Passion for the performing arts and commitment to audience engagement
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate across departments 
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or equivalent experience preferred

HOW TO APPLY

• Please submit a resume and cover letter to resume.communications@atlantaopera.org.  
• Include Communications in the subject line.
• As part of the interview process, you may be requested to submit 2–3 writing or social media samples
• No phone calls please.