Cumming, Georgia
Posted: 14-Jan-26
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000-65,000
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Position Summary
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
