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>Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 10:02:14 -0500
>Subject: The Atlanta Opera / Public Relations and Promotions Manager
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>Position Announcement
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>The Atlanta Opera
>Public Relations and Promotions Manager
>
>The Atlanta Opera, one of the fastest-growing opera companies in the nation,
>is looking for a Public Relations and Promotions Manager. We are in search
>of a highly motivated person to develop and implement the public relations
>strategy and coordinate promotions for the company.
>
>Responsibilities Include:
>* Developing and implementing the companyıs public relations strategy for
>main stage productions, fundraising events, education/outreach programs and
>general company image.
>* Managing media relationships including pitching story ideas, devising
>public relations timeline, responding to information requests and networking
>with media.
>* Coordinating interviews, photo shoots and other events as they relate to
>Atlanta Opera publicity.
>* Writing all news releases, public service announcements, media advisories
>and pitch letters, as well as a variety of other projects, including preview
>CD script, complaint letter responses, and Web site/newsletter copy.
>* Initiating, planning and implementing promotions with area retailers and
>other organizations, including the Opera Chat lecture series.
>* Coordinating and/or doing speaking engagements to promote the Opera.
>* Supervising full-time Receptionist.
>
>Desired Qualifications:
>* 2 years experience in public relations, media relations and/or promotions
>* Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
>* Work effectively as part of a team
>* Must be creative, organized, deadline-oriented and able to work on many
>projects simultaneously
>* Knowledge of opera and performing arts, a plus
>* Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
>* Bachelorıs degree
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>Salary: Low 30s, including medical and dental benefits and simple IRA
>retirement plan.
>
>Organization: Under the artistic and administrative direction of William
>Fred Scott and Alfred Kennedy, The Atlanta Opera is one of the
>fastest-growing opera companies in the nation. Internationally renowned for
>its productions, The Atlanta Opera produces four, fully staged grand operas
>annually at Atlantaıs fabulous Fox Theatre and provides a wide-range of
>educational and outreach programming for students of all ages throughout
>metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia.
>
>To Apply:
>Please mail or fax resumes with cover letter and writing samples to:
>
>The Atlanta Opera
>Attn: Amy Moudy
>728 West Peachtree Street, NW
>Atlanta, Georgia 30308-1139
>FAX: 404-724-9504
>No phone calls please.
>
>
>
Susan G. Barnes, APR
8694 Haselton Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-6383
FAX (615) 662-6377
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