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Opera Communications Apprenticeship

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts organization that presents a wide spectrum of the performing arts: music, dance, theatre, opera and related education programs. Wolf Trap presents over 200 performances year-round, attracting more than 500,000 audience members annually. Wolf Trap’s internship program provides meaningful hands-on training and experience in arts administration, education and technical theatre.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Selected as one of the "Best Places to Intern: 2009" by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Wolf Trap Opera Apprenticeships will be between 12 and 14 weeks in length. All positions are paid.

Assist Wolf Trap Opera & Classical Programming in promoting the Opera season to the public, which includes:

  • Creating video trailers for each Opera production to be used as marketing materials
  • Generating social media content
  • Working with the PR department to coordinate artist interviews & public appearances
  • Filming archive footage of all Opera performances
Requirements
  • Experience with video equipment and editing software highly desirable
  • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Publisher)
  • Strong organizational & communication skills
  • Familiarity with opera and classical music recommended