Auditions & Jobs

Audition Dates & Locations

• Atlanta, GA: November 21-22, 2019
• New York, NY: December 16-18, 2019

Call back auditions for the Atlanta auditions will be held on Friday, Nov 22 in the afternoon. Call back auditions for the New York auditions will be held on Wednesday, Dec 18 in the afternoon. Singers must be available for the callback time to be considered.

Application Materials Required

• Application form
• Professional headshot
• Resume
• Application fee
• Audition repertoire
• Singers: 3-5 recorded selections (audio or visual)
• Pianists: 3 recordings (audio or visual)
• Stage Directors: A list of references from qualified opera professionals, portfolio (photo or video)

Audition Requirements

• Singers: prepare 4-6 arias in contrasting styles and languages
• Pianists: A brief solo piece of your choice, Carmen Quintet, Le Nozze di Figaro – Act II Finale, “Si, mi chiamano Mimi” from La bohème, Das Rheingold – Scene 1 – pp. 9 – 33 and Scene 3 (beginning) pp. 135-137 – Peters edition. Please be prepared to play and sing all of the excerpts. You may also be asked to sight read
• Stage Directors: The Atlanta Opera Studio is accepting applications for its Stage Director position in the Studio Artist Program. The Studio Artist Stage Director will have the opportunity to work alongside leading international directors, conductors and singers. He or she will work closely with production and artistic staff on all aspects of the company’s annual productions.

Please send all required elements to:

Wade Thomas – Artistic Services & Studio Manager
The Atlanta Opera
1575 Northside Drive, NE, Ste. 350
Atlanta, GA 30318

Please address questions to Wade Thomas at wthomas@atlantaopera.org.

No phone calls please.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive marketing campaigns to generate ticket revenue for The Atlanta Opera
• Managing all marketing efforts to achieve single ticket and subscription sales goals as stated annually in the approved budget
• Producing marketing deliverables, including advertising (print, broadcast, outdoor, online), direct mail, e-mail, promotional materials and other collateral
• Developing and managing all direct marketing efforts, including direct mail, e-marketing, customer segmentation, target market strategies and audience development
• Developing and implementing a group sales strategy that includes setting and attaining annual revenue goals
• Determines the creative look of each production season and ensures branding consistency of all company printed and electronic material
• Determines allocation of the budget for media spending and ad buys to maximize revenue across the subscription renewal and acquisition, and single ticket segments
• Supervising marketing and patron service staff and perform annual reviews, track paid-time off, and providing motivation & staff development opportunities
• Providing financial oversight for the marketing revenue and expense budgets; creating sales forecasts and expense projections
• Oversee all retail operations for the organization
• Provides marketing revenue and reach reporting to the staff, Senior Management Team, and Board of Directors
• Primary contact for the Marketing Committee of The Board of Directors
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work collaboratively within the organization
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and achieve results in a timely manner
• Experience and aptitude for managing staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven track record for increasing ticket sales, preferably within an arts organization
• Experience in leveraging strategic partnerships to improve marketing reach
• Knowledge of and aptitude for promotion through social media channels
• Thorough knowledge and appreciation of opera
• Dynamic copywriting ability

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with advanced study or equivalent professional experience in marketing
• Direct experience in managing a staff of 3 or more
• Excellent computer skills and aptitude, especially using the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to quickly learn new software programs
• Knowledge of Tessitura is highly valued and preferred
• Knowledge or strong interest in opera, classical music and/or performing arts required
• Ability to sit at a desk for up to and over eight hours per day
• Ability to communicate using a phone and headset
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner
• Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season

Please email cover letter and resume with references to resumes@atlantaopera.org, and include Director of Marketing in the subject line. No phone calls please.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and produces materials for the Opera’s marketing, development and community engagement efforts including print and online ads, brochures, invitations, PowerPoint presentations, posters and other promotional collateral materials
• Traffics all advertising materials, ensuring ads reach their appropriate destination by designated deadlines
• Responsible for visual representation of Opera at events, including the Cobb Energy Centre lobby and select other special events
• Quotes all print projects and coordinates production; works to find complimentary printing services, if possible
• Keeps Atlanta Opera website up-to-date and serves as a liaison with website vendor
• Designs the Opera’s e-communications
• Designs the Opera’s ARIA playbill and manages proofing process
• Maintains relationships with appropriate vendors to ensure competitive bidding process
• Manages budget for design projects
• Participates in project planning meetings to determine graphic design needs
• Hires photographers and videographers for publicity-related events
• Assists with photo shoots, as needed
• Films, produces and edits company videos, and handles outsourced video production, as needed
• Assists with copywriting for marketing and other collateral materials
• Establishes and refines creative work processes, practices and standards company-wide
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and achieve results in a timely manner
• Ability to work collaboratively within marketing team and with multiple departments
• Extensive knowledge of technical aspects related to creative production
• Strong working knowledge of printing processes from start to finish
• Unquestionable work ethic, team player

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least three years of work experience in graphic design, creative services or related field
• Strong creative design skills and expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Services Suite and other industry-standard design and web publishing/CMS programs
• Experience with Wordfly or other email marketing systems
• Ability to communicate using a phone
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner
• Knowledge or strong interest in opera, classical music and/or performing arts preferred
• Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season

Please email cover letter and resume with references to resumes@atlantaopera.org, and include Creative Services Manager in the subject line. No phone calls please.