Marketing Intern - Cincinnati Opera

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra•Cincinnati, OH

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. Known for its longstanding partnership with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a roster of world-class singers, and its spectacular performance venue, Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Opera has received numerous accolades and awards, including a recent nomination for the prestigious International Opera Award. Cincinnati Opera offers a primary season of performances from June through August (paid attendance 17,000-20,000), plus a host of events through the year, including educational programming, small-scale public performances, recitals, and fundraisers. The following description is meant to give an overview of positions and is not a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Applications will close on at 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026. All applications should include a cover letter and resume. Please be able to provide references upon request. The Marketing Intern will be responsible for:

Requirements

Interest in supporting Cincinnati Opera’s mission and vision
Experience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Excellent writing, organization, and communication skills
Comfort in working with various members of the public, including, but not limited to, staff, board, donors, artists, audience members, and community partners
Experience with web content management and email marketing systems is a plus
Eye for good design; photo and video skills are a plus
Strong work ethic that demonstrates initiative and creative thinking
Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines
Interest in opera, classical music, performing arts, or nonprofit operations preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Working with the Director of Marketing to promote Cincinnati Opera’s 2026 season, including mainstage performances and special events
Developing content for Cincinnati Opera’s social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn
Copywriting for social media and email marketing
Assisting with in-house photography, video, and video editing for social media needs
Building and sending promotional emails in WordFly
Maintaining and updating Cincinnati Opera’s website to ensure relevancy and accuracy
Managing the distribution of promotional materials in the community, including posters in neighboring businesses and working with Cincinnati Opera’s staff and volunteers to distribute materials in other Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky neighborhoods
Representing Cincinnati Opera at performances and special events
Providing administrative support to the marketing department, including occasional errands
Adherence to all policies, rules, licensing, permissions, etc. related to photo and video content collection and distribution
Other duties as assigned