Communications Internship

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 (David Zwirner Books and Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast) to the forefront of the 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. 

This internship program will include a larger educational component with targeted meetings dedicated to the cultivation of a myriad of PR Communications skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain a strong understanding of and relevance in industry-related matters, servicing an expansive artist roster, David Zwirner Books and Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast


• Aid in the production of media reports, both internally and externally for artist studios and estates as necessary 


• Assist in monitoring and clipping daily media alerts on incoming press for all gallery artists and estates 


• Actively research, expand, and maintain our roster of media contacts 


• Nurture our growing press archive, both print and digital, including organizational and research-based projects 

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 Summer internship runs from June through August. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm.  All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $16.50/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. 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.