Communications & Photography Intern

The role

This intern will perform press, photography, archive, library, and book tasks. Work includes creating press clippings, taking DSLR photos, and assisting with book inventory and research.

What you will do

• Creating press clippings from online and print sources
• Logging weekly arts coverage in national newspapers
• Finding gallery and artist mentions in publications
• Assisting with the creation and updating of press reports
• Sourcing print publications
• Researching publications and journalists for future opportunities
• Assisting with marketing-communications initiatives
• Creating image folders for media requests
• Sharing news of events with local arts schools and universities
• Posting books or packages to external PR clients and journalists

Required qualifications

• Personable, organised, motivated, and responsible
• Strong interest in gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments of an art gallery
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to confidently operate a DSLR camera
• Awareness and interest in top arts publications and journalists
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to prioritize and anticipate needs
• Organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cross-departmentally
• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art

Nice to have

• Passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn

Before you apply

• Submit a resume and cover letter
• Commitment of 6 months
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential
• No calls or walk-ins

About the company

David Zwirner has galleries in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Hong Kong, and represents more than eighty artists, estates, and foundations. The gallery is active across publishing, print editions, podcasts, artist projects, and advisory services.