Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator

Job overview

The Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. Lyric Opera of Chicago presents opera and supports education and community engagement, with a mission to make opera accessible and relevant. The coordinator provides administrative and operational support across public relations, social media, content, marketing, and promotions. By maintaining media and content workflows, coordinating events and materials, and supporting cross-department communication, the role helps the team promote productions and programs accurately and effectively.

What you'll do

• Format and distribute press releases
• maintain media distribution lists, online newsroom, media boards, and coverage tracking
• monitor and tag social media posts
• copy edit and publish website content
• coordinate performance seating and ticketing needs
• source photographers and manage photo materials
• support marketing listings, signage, events, and patron retention
• coordinate press conferences and photoshoots
• maintain archives
• process invoices and vendor setup
• provide office and administrative support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public relations and marketing coordinator

chicago il

lyric opera of chicago

full-time

onsite

public relations

marketing

social media

content publishing

media relations

press releases

event coordination

photo archives

opera

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time, non-exempt position; reports to the Senior Director of Public Relations, Communications, and Content; bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, or communications, or equivalent experience; evening or weekend functions or performances may be required; opera or classical music interest is a plus.

About the employer

Lyric Opera of Chicago is hiring for this role. Industry: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters. Sector: 71.