Press Officer

Job Description Welsh Language Commitment This advert and the full job description are available in both English and Cymraeg. Candidates are welcome to submit applications and participate in interviews in either language.

Building the Opera Company of the future.

We are at a defining moment in our history. Welsh National Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru was born in the post‑war spirit of democracy, fuelled by a national passion for human connection through song. In its 80th anniversary year, we are committed to reimagining the company as…

This advert and the full job description are available in both English and Cymraeg. Candidates are welcome to submit applications and participate in interviews in either language.

Building the Opera Company of the future.

We are at a defining moment in our history. Welsh National Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru was born in the post‑war spirit of democracy, fuelled by a national passion for human connection through song. In its 80th anniversary year, we are committed to reimagining the company as a contemporary opera company, fit for the 21st century, rooted in Wales but international in its ambition.

We want to reimagine what opera can be today, positioning WNOCC as a pioneering, brave and joyful force in the UK’s live arts ecology. We want to champion increased diversity on our stages and in our audiences and prove that opera is the dynamic art form of our time.

In this next chapter, we seek an exceptional Press Officer to join our Communications team. With the right team alongside us, we believe this is possible.

A knowledge and understanding of press and media.

The ability to build partnerships internally and externally.

Ability to write persuasively for promotional purposes to secure media coverage and ticket sales.

Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an impeccable attention to detail.

Ability to plan, hit deadlines and prioritise workload.

Ability to perform consistently under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.

Ability to work in a team with confidence to follow own intuition and initiative where appropriate.

Understanding of GDPR legislation.

Experience of working in a busy press office environment.

Welsh language speaker/writer.

A good level of understanding of digital communications.

Knowledge of the opera industry and the arts sector in general.

Experience in developing segmented communications campaigns.