Marketing Manager

Nashville Opera

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Job Summary

 

 

About Nashville Opera 

Nashville Opera is one of Tennessee’s leading arts organizations, known for powerful performances, creative storytelling, and community impact. Through mainstage productions, education programs, and outreach events, the company brings world-class opera to audiences across Middle Tennessee.

Position Overview 

The Marketing Manager leads Nashville Opera’s day-to-day marketing and digital communications. This full-time position focuses on executing campaigns, managing social media, coordinating advertising, and supporting audience growth across all programs.

The ideal candidate is both creative and organized, someone who enjoys producing content, managing details, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners. This role offers the opportunity to grow into a senior marketing leadership position over time.

Job Responsibilities

 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Marketing & Campaign Management 

● Plan and implement marketing campaigns for performances, events, and education programs.

● Coordinate advertising, ticket promotions, and audience engagement efforts.

● Manage timelines and content delivery to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging.

● Monitor campaign performance and prepare regular reports for leadership.

 

Social Media & Content Creation 

● Manage day-to-day social media posting, engagement, and scheduling.

● Write and edit clear, engaging copy for web, social, and email channels.

● Capture and curate photos, short videos, and audience stories to support campaigns.

● Collaborate with design and public relations partners for consistent messaging.

 

Email, Website & Digital Coordination 

● Manage email campaigns, list segmentation, and calendar alignment with events.

● Update website content regularly to reflect upcoming productions and community news.

● Support digital ad setup and performance tracking.

● Ensure all digital content follows accessibility and branding standards.

 

Collaboration & Partnerships 

● Work closely with leadership, development, and education teams to align messaging.

● Coordinate with external marketing partners on creative assets, PR, and media outreach.

● Attend performances and community events to support onsite marketing and coverage

Qualifications

 

Qualifications 

● 4–7 years of marketing or communications experience (arts, entertainment, or nonprofit preferred)

● Strong writing, organization, and content management skills.

● Familiarity with digital advertising platforms, analytics, and email marketing tools.

● Working knowledge of social media management and scheduling tools.

● Basic graphic design skills (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite).

● Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.

● Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

 

Personal Attributes 

● Creative thinker who enjoys storytelling and community engagement.

● Clear communicator with strong follow-through.

● Self-starter who balances execution with initiative and curiosity.

 

Success in Year One 

● Consistent social media and campaign execution that reflects the organization’s mission.

● Increased audience engagement and ticket sales.

● Smooth coordination with internal teams and external partners.

● Marketing calendar followed and deadlines met, reducing last-minute workload.

● Leadership is able to focus on strategy and programs with confidence in daily marketing operations.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

 

To Apply 

Submit a cover letter, résumé, and two samples of marketing or social media work that demonstrate creativity and clarity to kgood@nashvilleopera.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Details

• Date Posted: March 5, 2026
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
• Service Area: Arts / Culture
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• Working Hours: 40hrs