Marketing Intern - Cincinnati Opera

Description

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: 

• 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.

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.

Hours & Compensation

• Interns are paid at a rate of $11 per hour and are eligible for overtime.
• Administrative internship hours are generally 9 am – 5 pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Internships begin in May 2026 and conclude in early August 2026..

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• In order to engage and represent the organization, the employee must be able to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally.
• These positions require work in an office setting.

Cincinnati Opera receives administrative support through a shared services agreement with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO). As part of the application process, you may receive communications from CSO team members.