Communications and Photography Intern

at  David Zwirner Gallery

David Zwirner is currently looking for a highly motivated Communication and Photography Intern to join our Internship Program at our London gallery.
Qualified candidates should be personable, organised, motivated, and responsible, with a strong interest in gaining experience in the daily operations of a contemporary art gallery. The candidate should have a basic knowledge of arts publications, Photoshop and be able to operate a DSLR. Please read the specific department descriptions carefully before applying.
Primary responsibilities include:

Press:

• Creating press clippings
• Finding gallery mentions and coverage online and in print publications (using Google Alerts, etc), then flagging these with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator
• Assisting with the creation of press reports for exhibitions
• Sourcing relevant print publications from nearby newsagents, or purchasing online where necessary
• Posting books or other packages as necessary to external PR clients & journalists as requested by the Marketing and Communications Coordinator
• Assist when needed at press previews, press conferences, artist book signings, curator 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)
• Researching publications and journalists for possible future profile/feature/review opportunities

Photo tasks:

• Resize, manipulate, and prepare images for server and database
• Take images with a DSLR camera for social media or archival purposes
• Assist with image editing and creation of renderings
• Assist with printing requests for sales purposes
• Updating artwork records with incoming imagery

Archive/Library tasks:

• Support the maintenance and inventory of the London library
• Assist with the research and purchase of reference titles ahead of exhibitions
• Pack books/Archive material to be sent to London Storage or other gallery locations
• Assist with book display along with sale viewings
• Support through walkthroughs and events with AV documentation

Books:

• Assisting David Zwirner Books with ongoing projects as necessary
• Support Gallery Assistant in the maintenance of book inventory where heavy lifting will be occasionally required

Please note that there are general/ad hoc intern tasks included in the role.
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. Interviews for this position will happen in early September with a start date in mid September.
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

Photo tasks:

• Resize, manipulate, and prepare images for server and database
• Take images with a DSLR camera for social media or archival purposes
• Assist with image editing and creation of renderings
• Assist with printing requests for sales purposes
• Updating artwork records with incoming imager

Archive/Library tasks:

• Support the maintenance and inventory of the London library
• Assist with the research and purchase of reference titles ahead of exhibitions
• Pack books/Archive material to be sent to London Storage or other gallery locations
• Assist with book display along with sale viewings
• Support through walkthroughs and events with AV documentatio