Marketing Intern London, England
Job description
David Zwirner is currently looking for a highly motivated intern to join our Internship Program at our London gallery.
Qualified candidates should be personable, organized, motivated, and responsible, with a strong interest in gaining experience in the daily operations of a contemporary art gallery. Please read the specific department descriptions carefully before applying.
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
Press:
- Creating press clippings
- Finding gallery mentions and coverage online and in print publications (using Google Alerts, etc), then flagging these with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator
- Sourcing relevant print publications from nearby newsagents, or purchasing online where necessary
- Posting books or other packages as necessary to external PR clients & journalists as requested by the Marketing and Communications Coordinator
- Assist when needed at press previews, press conferences, artist book signings, curator tours/talks, and other related events
- Assisting in the process of moving the press archive offsite (scan coverage, update spreadsheets, label and consolidate boxes of physical clippings ahead of shipment to storage)
- Researching publications for possible future profile/feature/review opportunities
Books:
- Assisting David Zwirner Books with ongoing projects as necessary
Photo tasks:
- Processing incoming photography
- Resize, manipulate and prepare images for server and database
- Take images with DSLR camera for social media or archival purposes
- Assist with image editing and creation of renderings
- Assist with printing requests for sales purposes
- Updating artwork records with incoming imagery
Archive/Library tasks:
- Support the maintenance and inventory of the London library and comps cupboard
- Assist with the research and purchase of reference titles ahead of exhibitions
- Support Gallery Assistant in the maintenance of books inventory
- Packing books/Archive material to be sent to London Storage or DZNY
- Assist with book display along sales viewings
- Support through walkthroughs and events with AV documentation
Please note that there are general/ad hoc intern tasks included in the role.
To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 6 months. Our gallery hours are 10AM – 6PM, Mondays through Fridays, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins, please. Immediate start and eligibility to work in the UK is essential. Interviews for this position will happen between August and the beginning of September with a start date of 18th September.
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.
