Marketing Intern

David Zwirner is currently looking for highly motivated interns to join our Internship Program at our London gallery.

Qualified candidates should be highly personable, organized, motivated, and responsible, with an 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 online and in print publications (using Google Alerts, etc), then flagging these with the Communications Assistant

• 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 Communications Assistant

• Assistance as 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

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 the end of February and beginning of March with a start date at the end of March 2022.

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.