Communications Intern

Job Description

Job Description

David Zwirner New York's Communications team seeks an intern to help with day-to-day operations. This position offers hands-on experience with an established gallery dedicated to advancing its artists, programming, and ever-expanding platforms and content to the forefront of contemporary dialogue.

This role will include assisting the team with daily tasks, updating media reports, creating press packages, administrative support, and archive management. With this role, you will also have the opportunity to interact with a selection of other gallery teams including the Sales, Digital, Marketing, Research, and Photo Departments, among others. You will become an active participant in a dynamic environment, collaborating with the Communications team on both daily goals and larger creative endeavors.

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.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Must have general interest in the arts/larger creative arena
• Eager to learn, self-starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, strong time management skills, and ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Excel, and Google Docs is a plus but not a requirement

The Fall internship runs from September through December. To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience we ask for a commitment of 3 months. Hours are 10AM-6PM, Monday through Friday, onsite from the DZ office in Chelsea. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $16.50/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.