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The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...
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Publicist
$75K - $80K/yr
The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...
Volunteer Tour Guide
New York, NY ยท On-site
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and ...
Volunteer Tour Guide
New York, NY ยท On-site
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and ...
Performance Manager
New York, NY ยท On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
The Performance Manager is responsible for front-of-house operations for open rehearsals, performances, and events at the Metropolitan Opera House. This role ensures a safe, welcoming, and high ...
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Performance Manager
New York, NY ยท On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
The Performance Manager is responsible for front-of-house operations for open rehearsals, performances, and events at the Metropolitan Opera House. This role ensures a safe, welcoming, and high ...
Performance Manager
$60K - $70K/yr
The Performance Manager is responsible for front-of-house operations for open rehearsals, performances, and events at the Metropolitan Opera House. This role ensures a safe, welcoming, and high ...
Performance Manager
$60K - $70K/yr
The Performance Manager is responsible for front-of-house operations for open rehearsals, performances, and events at the Metropolitan Opera House. This role ensures a safe, welcoming, and high ...
Volunteer Tour Guide
New York, NY ยท On-site
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and ...
Volunteer Tour Guide
New York, NY ยท On-site
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and ...
Publicist
$75K - $80K/yr
The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...
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Publicist
$75K - $80K/yr
The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...
Development Researcher
New York, NY ยท Hybrid
$48K - $50K/yr
The Development Researcher identifies, qualifies, and researches individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the fundraising efforts of the Metropolitan Opera. The Development Researcher ...
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Development Researcher
New York, NY ยท Hybrid
$48K - $50K/yr
The Development Researcher identifies, qualifies, and researches individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the fundraising efforts of the Metropolitan Opera. The Development Researcher ...
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Publicist
New York, NY ยท On-site
$75K - $80K/yr
The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...
Publicist
New York, NY ยท On-site
$75K - $80K/yr
The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...
Development Researcher (Temporary)
New York, NY ยท On-site
$23.04 - $24.03/hr
The Development Researcher identifies, qualifies, and researches individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the fundraising efforts of the Metropolitan Opera. The Development Researcher ...
Development Researcher (Temporary)
New York, NY ยท On-site
$23.04 - $24.03/hr
The Development Researcher identifies, qualifies, and researches individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the fundraising efforts of the Metropolitan Opera. The Development Researcher ...
Maintenance Electrician
New York, NY ยท On-site
$2.0K/wk
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Maintenance Electrician
New York, NY ยท On-site
$2.0K/wk
Special Electrician License NYC DOB The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are ...
Development Coordinator
New York, NY ยท Hybrid
$52K - $54K/yr
The Development Coordinator, Advancement is a key member of the Metropolitan Opera's fundraising team, supporting donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and cross-departmental coordination that ...
Development Coordinator
New York, NY ยท Hybrid
$52K - $54K/yr
The Development Coordinator, Advancement is a key member of the Metropolitan Opera's fundraising team, supporting donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and cross-departmental coordination that ...
Special Electrician License NYC DOB The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are ...
Special Electrician License NYC DOB The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are ...
Director of Finance Operations
New York, NY ยท On-site
$150K - $175K/yr
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position ...
Director of Finance Operations
New York, NY ยท On-site
$150K - $175K/yr
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position ...
Director of Finance Operations
New York, NY ยท On-site
$150K - $175K/yr
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position ...
Director of Finance Operations
New York, NY ยท On-site
$150K - $175K/yr
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position ...
Director of Finance Operations
Manhattan, NY ยท On-site
$150 - $175/hr
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position ...
Director of Finance Operations
Manhattan, NY ยท On-site
$150 - $175/hr
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position ...
Director of Finance Operations
$150K - $175K/yr
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position ...
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Director of Finance Operations
$150K - $175K/yr
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for the leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the Metropolitan Opera's transactional and operational finance functions. This position ...
Associate Director, Laffont Competition
New York, NY ยท Hybrid
$85K - $95K/yr
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and ...
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Associate Director, Laffont Competition
New York, NY ยท Hybrid
$85K - $95K/yr
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and ...
Associate Director, Laffont Competition
New York, NY ยท Hybrid
$85K - $95K/yr
A hybrid work environment with flexible schedule is needed. $85,000 - $95,000 a year The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual ...
Associate Director, Laffont Competition
New York, NY ยท Hybrid
$85K - $95K/yr
A hybrid work environment with flexible schedule is needed. $85,000 - $95,000 a year The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual ...
Security Guard
New York, NY ยท On-site
$17.50 - $21.25/hr
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and ...
Security Guard
New York, NY ยท On-site
$17.50 - $21.25/hr
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and ...
Director, Fire Life Safety Compliance (DFLS)
$120K - $135K/yr
The Director, Fire Life Safety will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Metropolitan Opera's fire safety program to provide a safe working environment for all employees and ensure compliance ...
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Director, Fire Life Safety Compliance (DFLS)
$120K - $135K/yr
The Director, Fire Life Safety will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Metropolitan Opera's fire safety program to provide a safe working environment for all employees and ensure compliance ...
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Job description
The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories in both print, broadcast, and digital media. The candidate will have a curiosity for and interest in placing stories with non-traditional media such as podcast producers, newsletter writers, and influential voices across social platforms. The Publicist will have deep knowledge and understanding of classical music, along with strong familiarity of media publications in New York, nationally, and internationally, as well as excellent news judgment and storytelling ability.
Primary Responsibilities
- PITCHING AND STRATEGY: This role will collaborate with members of the press team on planning and pitching all Met productions and annual institutional announcements with the aim of reaching target audiences with efficiency and precision.
This person in this position will take the lead on strategizing and publicizing the Met's repertory productions and will support pitching for new productions. They will also proactively identify stories related to Met activities includingย The Met: Live in HD, the Lindeman Young Artist Development Program, the Laffont Competition, and other institutional activities as assigned.
The Publicist will also support the team on Press activations and events. For example, helping promote and manage media days, red carpet events, and content-generating activities.
- RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Build and maintain ongoing working relationships with journalists, critics, producers, and influential figures shaping culture. This person will take on the responsibility of researching and developing new relationships and helping the team identify potential new opportunities.
- WRITING: This position will be responsible for writing and approval of all production and some institutional press releases, navigating the drafts through the approval process from first draft to distribution. The Publicist will oversee the press release calendar and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure clear, timely communication regarding distribution timelines.
- ORGANIZATION: Contribute to the smooth operation of the Met press office, including media monitoring, maintaining an extensive, up-to-date contact database, and ensuring that all press queries are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner. This position will also manage the Press department's day-to-day systems including the department's story tracker and weekly operational schedule and will schedule informational interviews with creative team members and artists for the press team.
- PRESS DUTY: Represent the Met at performances to provide media with information and answer questions. Press duty requirements include a minimum of one performance per week, including some weekends throughout the opera season as well as Special Event coverage including but not limited to Opening Night Gala and New Year's Eve Gala.
Skills and Qualifications
- Broad knowledge of classical music is essential; opera knowledge a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of public relations, media relations, communications or journalism experience, ideally in a performing arts environment.
- Excellent writing and communications skills.
- Proven ability to work under pressure to deliver multiple projects as required.
- A developed network of media contacts across arts, entertainment and news media.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
$75,000 - $80,000 a year
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Headquarters location
New York, NY, US
Year founded
1883