Job Opportunities

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Founded in 1965, San Diego Opera is a highly regarded member of the international opera community and an invaluable cultural resource to the San Diego region. The mission of San Diego Opera is to deliver exceptional performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community partnerships and the transformative and expressive power of the human voice. The company’s vision is to be recognized globally as a leading example of adaptability, innovation, and sustainability, promoting diversity on stage, in our repertoire, and in our staff and leadership, with a commitment to world-class and emerging talent, and innovative use of technology. San Diego Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Digital Content Coordinator

Summary
The Digital Content Coordinator is a key role within San Diego Opera. Opera isn’t just listened to. It’s a visual experience, and before a guest ever takes a seat in the theatre, their attention was probably captured from an email, an ad on the internet, or something on social media – all visuals created by the Digital Content Coordinator.
If you’re the ideal candidate, you’re a Photoshop whiz who’s very comfortable creating graphics and working with online social media and web publishing platforms. You’re a self-starter and problem-solver with a strong work ethic and impeccable attention to detail, who takes responsibility and ownership of projects from start to finish. You’re a designer/creator excited to use your talent, taste, and creativity growing the audience for stunning, world-class opera in Southern California.
Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Digital Content Coordinator position is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position with a full benefits package. The position works a 35-hour week with an hourly rate range of $30–35.

About San Diego Opera
Founded in 1965, San Diego Opera has delivered exceptional performances and inspiring educational programs to a wide audience in San Diego for more than 60 years, with a strong focus on community partnerships and the transformative and expressive power of the human voice. With a commitment to innovative storytelling, lifelong learning and engagement, and an awareness of great music’s power to bring audiences together, San Diego Opera provides a lasting cultural service to its community.

Core Responsibilities

• Create marketing emails using Photoshop and Wordfly, San Diego Opera’s email marketing platform
• Create digital ads for internet ad campaigns
• Create social media content for Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms
• Generate email lists in Tessitura, San Diego Opera’s CRM software
• Edit video for ads, as needed
• Be present at performances as a representative of San Diego Opera

Qualifications and Traits

• 1–3 years of experience in digital content creation, social media management, email marketing, or a related field (unpaid work counts too!).
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Hands-on experience managing Facebook and Instagram, including content creation, scheduling, and basic analytics.
• Experience creating and sending email campaigns using platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact.
• Excellent visual storytelling and copywriting skills, with a keen eye for design.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to gracefully handle multiple priorities in stressful situations and a fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to take ownership of all digital projects, and do the work necessary to meet deadlines and maintain the Opera’s high standards.

Preferred:

• Experience in the performing arts, opera, classical music, or another not-for-profit organization.
• Familiarity with video editing tools (Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar).
• Basic knowledge of digital advertising best practices.
• Basic knowledge of HTML tags

Other requirements

• Weekday schedule is in-office, Monday through Friday. There is a work-from-home option one day per week.
• Weekend and evening work is required for performances. There are four opera productions, and four performance weeks per year.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods during events.
• Knowledge and love of opera is a plus. Desire to learn more about opera is a must.

Benefits

• Full time, hourly, non-exempt position
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and sick days

To Apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume to Ed Hofmeister, Director of Marketing and Communications at jobs@sdopera.org, with the words “Digital Content Coordinator” in the subject line. No calls please. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are welcome. San Diego Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SAN DIEGO OPERA CHORUS AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2026-2027 Season

The San Diego Opera Chorus is considered to be one of the preeminent opera choruses in the United States.

San Diego Opera will hold auditions for the 2026-2027 season. Professional singers residing in southern California with training and experience in operatic literature and performance are encouraged to apply.
Each production of the season is cast individually.
The Chorus is strictly part-time (evenings and weekends).

Audition Schedule

Audition Location:
East San Diego Masonic Lodge
7849 Tommy Dr,
San Diego, CA 92119
A pianist will be provided; however, you may choose to bring your own.

How to apply:
Complete the online application including the upload of headshot and current performance résumé.

For any questions regarding the application process, please email: chorusauditions@sdopera.org

If you are granted an audition:

• Please arrive ten minutes in advance of your selected audition time.
• You must provide the pianist with double-sided copies of your music in a three-ring binder.
• Audition selections should represent arias in two different languages (English, French, German or Italian) and be in contrasting styles.
• You will be asked to sight read one or two short musical excerpts, and sight read a short textual passage in Italian.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon the ability to provide documentation of legal authorization to work in the United States. The Company is unable to sponsor visas for non-US citizens.
• Any singer who is not already a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists will be required to join upon accepting an offer of employment. Contracts will be issued per the terms of the applicable agreement between San Diego Opera and the American Guild of Musical Artists.

Production Assistant

San Diego Opera seeks a Production Assistant to work with the stage management teams for our 2026/2027 season. Dates of employment are as follows.

OPERA 1    Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (5 weeks)
OPERA 2    Monday, January 18, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 (5 weeks)
OPERA 3    Monday, March 8, 2027 – Friday, April 9, 2027 (5 weeks)

A candidate with the following skills – music reading, second language, Microsoft office, and stage management experience – will be in an ideal position for consideration. If you have experience in other related areas, we encourage you to apply as well, especially if you have a desire to learn more about working in opera.

All candidates must be reliable, have a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, and the capability to identify tasks and look ahead. You will be an integral member of a team and will need to be flexible and adapt as priorities and deadlines change. Being a contributing team member is more important than previous opera or stage management experience.

Following this experience, you will have – an understanding of how a rehearsal room is run, the process for the artists, and contacts for future potential work in the industry.
This position is hourly/non-exempt $17.75 – $19.00 per hour based on experience. Overtime hours (at the overtime rate) are anticipated each week. The work week is Monday through Saturday – Sunday being a typical day off – with some exceptions. This is a local position – no housing nor distance transportation is provided. Parking is included. Please send your resume and references to Associate Director of Production, Grace Herzog at Grace.Herzog@sdopera.org.