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David Zwirner · 2 days ago

Communications & Marketing Intern

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.87/hr - $17.87/hr

David Zwirner is an established gallery dedicated to advancing its artists and programs. They are seeking a Communications & Marketing Intern to assist with day-to-day operations, including press support, marketing efforts, and event management.

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Responsibilities

Maintain a strong understanding of publishing industry matters in service of an expansive artist roster

Aid in the production of media reports for artist studios and estates as necessary

Help develop individualized press strategies for upcoming exhibitions by researching prior artist press, active writers, and publications

Create press packages for upcoming exhibitions and media requests

Track incoming press, including monitoring daily media alerts and creating press clippings, for the gallery and its artists, estates, and exhibitions

Work to actively maintain, research, and expand our roster of media contacts

Support our growing press archive—both print and digital—which may involve organizational and research-based projects

Conduct media outreach to ensure our openings are promoted on local arts and events calendars

Support in planning, outreach, and on-the-ground operation of press previews

Research target audiences and update gallery contact databases, preparing lists for client or VIP mailings and public events (including book signings and artist talks)

Assist with tracking marketing costs and invoices and filing accounting receipts

Support in the development and routing of marketing materials including creating advertising design briefs and preparing asset presentations for review

Support the Communications and Marketing Manager with requests as needed

Assist with guest list development and management, including tracking RSVPs for public and private events (including artist and curator talks, exhibition walkthroughs, book signings, cocktail parties, and more), reporting RSVPs to the internal marketing team, and putting together post-event reports

Liaise with the marketing team to craft responses to questions and inquiries

Develop a master event list based on frequent invitees and attendees to past LA gallery events

Assist with event preparation, including outreach to vendors, helping develop run-of-shows, and coordinating across teams including sales, facilities, and front desk

Assist with event set-up including setting up seating and preparing materials such as seating tabs, face charts, and seating maps, offering an opportunity to grow a nuanced understanding of the gallery’s relationship to key art world figures including artists, collectors, curators, critics, and institutional contacts

On-site event support includes checking in guests for press previews and private and public events. Occasional availability for events on weekday evenings & weekends is a must

Qualification

ExcelGoogle DocumentsMultitaskingNotionAdobe Creative CloudFigmaWritten communicationVerbal communicationDetail-orientedTime management

Required

A general interest in the arts or larger creative arena

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Enthusiasm for engaging in a range of media and interdisciplinary projects, from public and private events to audience growth initiatives and press campaigns

Eagerness to learn, self-starter

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented, strong time-management skills, and an ability to multitask

Knowledge of Excel and Google Documents is required

Preferred

Knowledge of Notion, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Figma is a plus

Company

David Zwirner

David Zwirner is a contemporary art gallery with locations in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Hong Kong, and currently represents more than seventy artists and estates.

Founded in 1993