Associate Director, Arts Communications & Press

David Zwirner; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employees andfamil

PTO and Summer Fridays

401(k) with employer contributions

Commuter, FSA, and fitness benefits

Cultural memberships

Job summary

David Zwirner seeks an Associate Director of Communications to lead press strategy for the gallery’s New York program. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this role oversees media relations for New York exhibitions and art fairs across the Americas, and guides the day-to-day work of the communications team.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer with established media relationships, capable of independent work and cross-team collaboration.

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 the ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Experience managing staff preferred.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and special projects.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours as requested.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out strategic press campaigns for David Zwirner New York exhibitions in Chelsea and Tribeca.
• Serve as the point person for inbound media requests related to the New York gallery and the gallery overall, including interview requests and image permissions.
• 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.
• Share key media placements with gallery staff and artists in real time.
• Liaise with museum press offices and PR agencies.
• Coordinate and manage press previews for New York exhibitions.
• Oversee New York press mailing list and advance press mailings for David Zwirner Books.
• Support the Chief Communications Officer on announcements.
• Create press materials and press kits for North and South American art fairs.
• Liaise with art fair PR departments and agencies.
• Supervise and support the Communications Associate, including assigning work and reviewing deliverables.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Time management

Deadline driven

Problem solving

After-hours flexibility

Job description

David Zwirner seeks an Associate Director of Communications to lead press strategy for the gallery’s New York program. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this role oversees media relations for New York exhibitions and art fairs across the Americas, and guides the day-to-day work of the communications team.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer with established media relationships, capable of independent work and cross-team collaboration.