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Featured and Lead Talent

Work Dates: 9/23-9/25

-Shoot can last -/+12 hours/Must have open availability/Dates subject to change

Location: Atlanta, GA

Some location may be outside of Perimeter. Must have reliable transportation.

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Lead Male

• Appears African American Male
• Appears Ages: 20-30 years old
• Atlanta Rapper type to be flashy
• Rate: $200/day +$500 usage

Beautiful Women

• Any Ethnicity
• Female
• Appears Ages: 20-30 years old
• Model types to play girlfriends and waitresses
• Rate: $175/Day

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• Males and Females
• Appears ages: 20-35 years old
• Street edge, model type and urban looks
• Rate: $175/day

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REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Communications

STATUS: Full-time, exempt

Through artistic excellence coupled with innovative, relevant programming; initiatives to connect with and grow new audiences; engagement with communities to ignite creativity across Chicago; and a modernized Opera House that is the setting for truly great experiences, Lyric is leading the advancement of opera. This collaborative vision will deliver ever more exciting, thought-provoking and inclusive audience and community experiences – while increasing the gravitational pull of our art form, our company, and our city.

We are searching for a Public Relations Manager responsible for content creation and management, media relations, and public relations administration. Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Public Relations Manager will play a key role in communicating the company’s vision to the public in two major areas: content creation and media relations. This position is responsible for generating content across multiple platforms (blog, magazine, e-newsletter, program book, videos, etc.). This position also manages media relations for Lyric’s Learning and Creative Engagement division (Lyric Unlimited), The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, new initiatives, special projects, recitals, and the annual musical event. The Public Relations Manager is also responsible for managing critical administrative duties that assist with media monitoring, timely and accurate communication with the press, the company, and the general public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Creation and Management

• Write newsletter, performance programs, book articles, and blog posts, as assigned.
• Research and interview artists for video features, help oversee the distribution, use, and re-use of these assets with the communications team and assist with other new production activities, as assigned.
• Create web and brochure copy as needed.
• Edit and proofread print, electronic, and video materials as needed.

Media Relations

• Supervise media relations for all Lyric Unlimited events, Lyric special events, original digital projects, the annual chamber opera, and the annual mainstage musical (writing press releases, identify and pitch stories, establish relationships with artists, and press partnerships. Supervise photoshoots, interviews, build upon existing press lists, etc.).
• Supervise media relations for the Ryan Opera Center, the post-graduate professional artists training program at Lyric.
• Assist with Lyric’s mainstage opera season, as needed.
• Manage day to day relationships with third-party PR firms hired to assist with special and main stage projects (musicals, Lyric Unlimited and grand opera).
• Write press releases; manage internal circulation and electronic distribution of all releases.
• Assist with managing and training of PR interns.
• Assist in planning and staffing of media events.

Public Relations Administration

• Manage press ticketing for events, including keeping season press ticketing spreadsheet, update records, and create orders in Tessitura.
• Build and maintain Lyric’s press lists.
• Maintain Lyric’s online press room.
• Staff the press table for select opening nights and other special events.
• Create and maintain season media calendar, including press release and pitch schedules.
• Participate in the creation and distribution of the company’s weekly roundup of online and print coverage of Lyric, other arts institutions, and general cultural news.
• Supervise the maintenance of comprehensive electronic media log.
• Select and distribute photo assets from individual operas and Lyric events.
• Respond to photo requests from media.
• Oversee data collection, as assigned, for monitoring press and media efforts efficacy and manage Lyric’s outside media monitoring service.
• Manage invitations and RSVPs for media events; maintain and update email press lists.
• As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Lyric’s leadership identified the need at any time.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in English, journalism, communications, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of solid communications experience, ideally with a nonprofit or cultural organization.
• Working knowledge of and comfort working with:
• Microsoft suite of products
• CRM expertise (Tessitura a strong plus)
• Airtable
• Slack
• ProofHQ
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to speak to journalists and other members of the public with clarity and discretion.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Working experience with the Chicago-area media market, particularly classical music, theater, and cultural outlets.
• Knowledge of classical music and opera.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work and think independently, a motivated self-starter who also works well in a larger team.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Ability to occasionally oversee evening or weekend performances and special events.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 30lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other office equipment.  

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is committed to enhancing our diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lyric does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Job Title: Assistant Media Manager or Media Manager (depending on experience)

Department: Accounts

Reports to: Director or Vice President

Supervises: A combination of direct reports and/or non-supervisory reportees

Bottom line: This position is a combination of ‘pitching” the media and supervising a team of media pitchers. 1) Being confident in calling media outlets and following-up with emails is the primary skill set needed as well as staying highly organized with a lot of different people, places and things to juggle. We are looking for someone who isn’t afraid to phone pitch, who studies the media and who is excited about getting media interviews and ultimately securing media placements for our clients. This position is a fast-paced, phone and email focused role. We are also looking for those with experience in staying at their positions; we want those who, if they have experience, have shown commitment to those experiences. We want you to stay and grow with our company! Our ideal candidates have a long-term goal of being account managers, and this role is an excellent preparation for going into that position after a year of “pitching” (the media) and a year of pitching plus coaching other (media) pitchers. Although salaried and not a sales position, this job is very outcome focused, with employees being evaluated on the number and quality of interviews and secured placements they obtain for our clients. This role may also include writing articles, press releases or profiles. Job duties and obligations are as generally described and will be described in more detail upon commencement of employment. Job duties and obligations may change from time to time as determined by Mainland. 2) Training and leading a team of media pitchers. Leading remote calls, holding team members accountable for phone and email pitch requirements. Liaising with account team to put pitches in project management system, making sure pitches are correctly written by media relations or account managers, and ensuring that they are all assigned out. Manager also helps keep track of reporting results.

Education, experience, abilities: Management training or experience or demonstrated interest and ability to lead a team. Good knowledge of our project management system and high interpersonal skills in helping set team up for success. Degree or not, we welcome those with the highest level of English language skills, both written and especially verbal, at least basic math skills and high reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a lot of variables in situations as well as the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. No certifications, licenses or registrations are required but you must be able to successfully use applications in Google Workspace, be able to learn to use HubSpot for project management and any other work-related applications we put into place. Qualities of successful candidates include the following: outgoing, organized, competitive, cooperative, collaborative, committed, enthusiastic, determined, driven, confident.

Working environment: This position is remote but not that flexible. Organized around central time, the team generally works as a group with morning meetings, group calling hours, group emailing hours, and other follow up meetings. Many of these meetings take place with Google Meet or Zoom. The typical noise level is moderate. Because of the confidential nature of our client work, this is not a job that should be done from a public location. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated work area that is free from distractions and an ability to commit to their job in its entirety the entire time working. On camera and time tracking are required. We have a dress code and behavior standards plus other requirements as detailed in our handbook. As far as location, we are registered as an employer in more than 20 states, but we are not in every state and so you must be located in a state we are registered in to work. If you move to a state we are not registered in, continued employment is not guaranteed.

Travel: There is a possibility that the job may entail 10% travel over time, such as potential twice yearly company retreats or certain client events.

Compensation: This position pays between $55-70K per year depending on experience and location plus opportunities for bonuses and advancement. We pay 50% of a high-quality national PPO insurance plan, short-term disability, long-term disability, offer a free life insurance plan plus offer voluntary dental, vision and pet insurance. We also have an employee assistance plan, charity race benefit, financial wellness plan that matches funds increasing with job longevity towards student loan paydown, insurance, retirement, 529 college savings or mortgage/rent subsidiary. We also pay 2% above and beyond salary into a SIMPLE IRA. Candidates are evaluated for advancement at least once a year. Professional paid time off is given after 90 days of full-time employment (the first 90 days’ time off is unpaid), plus we have a paid holiday schedule.

Equipment: This job requires you to have a computer that is fast enough to have uptime (both on the internet and quality of internet) that makes for reliable video and phone calls on secure devices. You also use a phone for a lot of the calling. We have a bring your own device policy and compensate up to $1,000 per year (based on anniversary) for computer, internet and phone use. We do not provide technical support.

Next steps: If you are interested in this role, our first step is “ability first.” Please send us times that you are willing to take a media test. This will determine if you have the skillset to pitch the media. It tests ability to tell the difference between paid and earned media, writing skills, speaking skills and throughput. If we like your background and feel like you would qualify for the position, we will send you a time for the media test with a scheduled send email. You will have up to 75 minutes to complete the test and send it back to the referenced email address. The test will include a written component as well as recorded component. Those with high marks will be interviewed by our media relations team for our role.

Mainland