Communications & Marketing Intern

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 markets, 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 someone who 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, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About the Opportunity

Communications & Marketing Intern

David Zwirner’s Los Angeles Communications and Marketing teams seek an intern to help with day-to-day operations. This position offers hands-on experience with an established gallery dedicated to advancing its artists, programs, and ever-expanding platforms and content (David Zwirner Books and Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast) to the forefront of contemporary dialogue.

This role will include assisting the team with daily tasks, administrative support, archive and management, and supporting the successful promotion of current and upcoming exhibitions.

Working closely with the Communications and Marketing manager on both daily goals and larger endeavors, you will become an active participant in a dynamic environment, growing a nuanced understanding of the Los Angeles art gallery landscape. You will also have the opportunity to interact with other gallery teams including Social Media, Events, Design, Sales, and Operations teams, among others.

What you’ll do:

Press Support:

• Maintain a strong understanding of publishing industry matters in service of an expansive artist roster.

• Aid in the production of media reports for artist studios and estates as necessary.

• Help develop individualized press strategies for upcoming exhibitions by researching prior artist press, active writers, and publications.

• Create press packages for upcoming exhibitions and media requests.

• Track incoming press, including monitoring daily media alerts and creating press clippings, for the gallery and its artists, estates, and exhibitions.

• Work to actively maintain, research, and expand our roster of media contacts.

• Support our growing press archive—both print and digital—which may involve organizational and research-based projects.

• Conduct media outreach to ensure our openings are promoted on local arts and events calendars.

• Support in planning, outreach, and on-the-ground operation of press previews.

Marketing Support:

• Research target audiences and update gallery contact databases, preparing lists for client or VIP mailings and public events (including book signings and artist talks).

• Assist with tracking marketing costs and invoices and filing accounting receipts.

• Support in the development and routing of marketing materials including creating advertising design briefs and preparing asset presentations for review.

• Support the Communications and Marketing Manager with requests as needed.

Event Support:

• Assist with guest list development and management, including tracking RSVPs for public and private events (including artist and curator talks, exhibition walkthroughs, book signings, cocktail parties, and more), reporting RSVPs to the internal marketing team, and putting together post-event reports. Liaise with the marketing team to craft responses to questions and inquiries.

• Develop a master event list based on frequent invitees and attendees to past LA gallery events.

• Assist with event preparation, including outreach to vendors, helping develop run-of-shows, and coordinating across teams including sales, facilities, and front desk.

• Assist with event set-up including setting up seating and preparing materials such as seating tabs, face charts, and seating maps, offering an opportunity to grow a nuanced understanding of the gallery’s relationship to key art world figures including artists, collectors, curators, critics, and institutional contacts.

• On-site event support includes checking in guests for press previews and private and public events. Occasional availability for events on weekday evenings & weekends is a must.

What we would like you to have:

• A general interest in the arts or larger creative arena.

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Enthusiasm for engaging in a range of media and interdisciplinary projects, from public and private events to audience growth initiatives and press campaigns.

• Eagerness to learn, self-starter.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, strong time-management skills, and an ability to multitask.

• Knowledge of Excel and Google Documents is required.

• Knowledge of Notion, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Figma is a plus.

The Winter/Spring internship runs from February through May. This position is 3 days a week, 10AM – 6PM, with additional hours for occasional evening events. To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of at least 16 weeks, with the possibility of an extension. All interns are paid LA minimum wage of $17.87/hour. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.

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.

If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.