David Zwirner Gallery is hiring: Social Media Intern in New York

Qualifications include ability to multitask, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Comfort and familiarity in using Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and other social media tools and channels as well as Google Drive is required; Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Premiere Pro and Photoshop), Figma, and Notion, are a plus, as is a curiosity for social media and online trends, and an openness for engaging in a range of interdisciplinary projects.

The Social Media internship is a unique opportunity to grow a nuanced understanding of the gallery's relationships with key art world figures and gain keen insight into working in social media, all while working closely with the Digital, Design, Content, and Books teams, as well as the core Social team.

The intern will preferably work 3-5 days a week in our NY office.

Primary responsibilities include:

General social media support across David Zwirner and David Zwirner Books

• Regularly clean and update shared social media resources to keep consistent information across all gallery touchpoints
• Research and share insights on David Zwirner's social media followers
• Support with reporting, identifying helpful tools integrated within our existing systems (Dash Hudson, Facebook & IG analytics)
• Support with IG management: flagging and saving relevant User Generated Content, approving pending tags, engaging in DMs, liking and commenting on relevant content, etc.
• Complete long term projects including Competitor Analysis, Influencer Research, and Social Media Channel Research to be outlined and workshopped further upon ideation and interests
• Opportunities to collaborate with extended marketing departments like design, social media, digital marketing, books, and more based on interest
• Engage in sharing inspirational content with the social media team, practicing looking at posts online and evaluating what makes them successful (or not!)
• Maintain a calendar of third-party exhibitions involving gallery artists and related details associated with promotion planning
• Support the social media team with photo and video content creation
• Support the Social Media Director and Social Media Manager with requests as needed

Influencer & Event Support

• Update influencer list with relevant information to support the Social Media team in building out a comprehensive and global database of art-interested creators or leaders in the field
• Assist on-site with press previews, private and public events (including artist and curator talks, exhibition walkthroughs, book signings, cocktail parties, and more) by greeting and checking in guests
• Support with tracking RSVPs for influencer events

Winter internship runs from approximately January - April. Hours are 10AM – 6PM. All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $16.50/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

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.