Digital Content Associate

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us:

• The ideal candidate is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is not required.


• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About the Opportunity: 

Digital Content Associate | $65,000-$75,000

David Zwirner seeks a Digital Content Associate to create, manage, and produce digital content across web, email, and social for a full-time 1-year contract role.

Working across digital channels on creating narratives and content marketing relating to David Zwirner, David Zwirner Books, and 52 Walker programming, this position reports to the Digital Editorial Director.

Success in this integral, cross-departmental role requires experience in and enthusiasm for social and digital platforms, a genuine interest in fine art, an understanding of basic best practices across relevant channels, and intermediate-level editing and content creation skills. The individual in this role should be highly organized, a savvy, independent thinker with a passion for excellence, who takes an enthusiastic and collaborative approach to content production and campaign management.

Working in close partnership with the relevant department leads, this multifaceted role provides content support for DZ exhibitions, artists, and the Dialogues podcast as needed; will serve as the primary digital content lead for 52 Walker; will be responsible for all related website calendars, digital marketing materials, and more.

This role will also support the Content Producer with regular uploads and updates on the David Zwirner website, as well as the Digital Marketing team to track and make content uploads to 3rd-party commercial platforms such as Artsy & Artnet. 

What you’ll do:

Content Creation, Support & Management

• Create content for all artist pages on DZ.com (news articles, posts for museum shows, updates before major shows/moments, etc.)


• Create marketing materials for 52W and DZ


• Create content, narratives, and layouts for DZ exhibitions and initiatives) 


• Support production of the Dialogues podcast by managing schedules of Talent & Host,  audio quality assurance, research, etc


• Maintain a sharp but comprehensive cultural calendar to support podcast & marketing programming

Web Production

• Support Content Producer with DZ website builds, updates, and uploads


• Upload and update content for all artist pages on DZ.com 


• Track and upload content to 3rd party commercial platforms 

What we would like you to have:

• BA/BS or equivalent working experience.


• 2 years of experience in digital content and editorial work, creating and editing content for a comparable institution.


• Experience with CMS strongly preferred


• Experience as a project manager or coordinator strongly preferred


• Extremely detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with strong project management and problem-solving skills


• Strong communication skills and ability to creatively collaborate and coordinate content from multiple departments 


• Ability to write effective, engaging copy for website and email


• Experience creating content for multiple channels, including web and email


• Impeccable copywriting, editing, and writing skills


• Strong design/layout sensibility and skills preferred


• Knowledge of Figma, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, and CSS ideal

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits) 

• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program.


• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.


• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's ongoing commitment to sustainability.


• Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Position hours are Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm. Candidate will occasionally need to work additional hours. 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com.