Associate Director of Communications

The role

Leads press strategy for the David Zwirner New York gallery program. Oversees media relations for New York exhibitions and art fair communications across North and South America, and manages the Communications Associate.

What you will do

• Plan and carry out press campaigns for David Zwirner New York exhibitions in Chelsea and Tribeca.
• Handle inbound media requests for the New York gallery and the gallery overall.
• Select key images and materials for exhibition press kits.
• Work with the Research team on press releases for New York exhibitions.
• Coordinate press release distribution and global press mailers.
• Coordinate media interviews with gallery artists, studios, and estates.
• Liaise with museum press offices and PR agencies.
• Coordinate and manage press previews for New York exhibitions.
• Create press materials and press kits for North and South American art fairs.
• Supervise and support the Communications Associate.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience at a gallery, museum, art institution, or PR agency.
• Proven track record of securing media coverage.
• Current knowledge of the New York media scene.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Diligent and extremely organized.

Nice to have

• Experience managing staff.

Benefits

• Invitations to exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists, estates, curators, and scholars.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Generous PTO and leave, plus Summer Fridays.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contributions.
• Commuter, Flexible Spending Accounts, and fitness benefits.
• Corporate memberships to local museums.

Before you apply

• Submit a resume and cover letter; be prepared to provide three professional references upon request.
• No calls or walk-ins are considered; applications go to recruiting@davidzwirner.com.

About the company

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