Communications & Photography Intern

David Zwirner has galleries in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Hong Kong, and represents more than eighty artists, estates, and foundations. Beyond its global exhibition program, the gallery is also active across publishing, print editions, podcasts, artist projects, and advisory services, offering team members exposure to the full breadth of its work.

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply. 

About the Opportunity 

David Zwirner is currently looking for a highly motivated Communications and Photography Intern to join our Internship Program at our London gallery.

Qualified candidates must be personable, organised, motivated, and responsible, with a strong interest in gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments of an art gallery. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is a mandatory requirement for this role, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to confidently operate a DSLR camera. Awareness and interest in top arts publications and journalists is also essential. Please read the specific department descriptions carefully before applying.

Press Tasks

• →Creating press clippings from online and print sources in a timely manner.
• →Logging weekly arts coverage in national newspapers.
• →Finding gallery and artist mentions and coverage in online and in print publications (using Google Alerts, etc), then flagging these with the Marketing and Communications Assistant.
• →Assisting the Marketing and Communications Assistant with the creation and consistent updating of press reports for internal and third-party exhibitions. 
• →Sourcing relevant print publications from nearby newsagents, or purchasing online where necessary.
• →Researching publications and journalists for possible future profile/feature/review opportunities related to forthcoming David Zwirner London, and key third party exhibitions.
• →Assisting with marketing-communications initiatives, such as client book mailings and outreach to arts universities.
• →Assisting in creating image folders for media requests. 
• →Sharing news of our events with local arts schools and universities.
• →Posting books or other packages as necessary to external PR clients and journalists as requested by the Marketing and Communications Assistant.
• →Assist when needed at press previews, artist book signings, tours/talks, and other related events, some of which will take place in the evening.
• →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).
• →Managing the online press clipping tracker.
• →Creating and maintaining detailed press reports for gallery and third-party exhibition.

Photo Tasks

• →Resizing, manipulating, and preparing images for server and database use.
• →Taking images with DSLR camera for social media or archival purposes.
• →Assisting with image editing and rendering creation.
• →Assisting with printing requests for sales purposes.
• →Updating artwork records with incoming imagery.
• →Providing AV documentation support during walkthroughs and event.

Archive, Library, and Book Tasks

• →Assisting the Front Desk Team with book inventory management, including occasional heavy lifting.
• →Supporting the maintenance, organisation, and inventory of the gallery library, with an emphasis on artist books, catalogues, and reference titles.
• →Assisting with research and acquisition of books and publications for upcoming exhibitions.
• →Packing and transporting books and archival materials to storage or other gallery locations.
• →Assisting with book displays, publication launches, and sales viewings.
• →Supporting David Zwirner Books with ongoing projects as required.

Please note that there are general/ad hoc intern tasks included in the role.

• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and anticipate needs as well as organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-departmentally.
• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art.
• The ability to confidently operate a DSLR camera.
• Awareness and interest in top arts publications and journalists.

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. Eligibility to work in the UK is essential. The start date will be in early December.

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.

If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.