Communications Intern

David Zwirner; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

A leading contemporary art gallery in New York is seeking a Communications Intern to support day-to-day operations within its Communications team. This role will involve monitoring media coverage, helping produce press materials, managing the press archive, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have strong interest in contemporary art, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to a 3-month internship. The position is paid at NYC minimum wage of $17/hour for 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in contemporary art and the broader creative landscape.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and clip daily media coverage for gallery artists.
• Support production of internal and external media reports.
• Assist in updating press materials and assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Initiative

Interest in contemporary art

Tools

Photoshop

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

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.
• 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 New York’s Communications team is seeking a motivated intern to support day‑to‑day operations. This role offers hands‑on experience within an internationally recognized gallery committed to advancing its artists, exhibitions, and publishing arm, David Zwirner Books, within the broader contemporary cultural landscape.

As a Communications Intern, you will assist with daily workflows such as updating media reports, assembling press materials, providing administrative support, and helping manage the gallery’s print and digital press archives. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with departments across the gallery, including Sales, Marketing, and Research. This internship provides exposure to the inner workings of an active Communications team and participation in both day‑to‑day and long‑term projects. A core responsibility of this role will include assisting in the completion of a biweekly internal press coverage report circulated to teams across the gallery.

The internship program includes a dedicated educational component with targeted sessions designed to build knowledge of the inner workings of a leading contemporary art gallery.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor, track, and clip daily media coverage for gallery artists and estates.
• Support the production of internal and external media reports, including a biweekly internal press coverage report.
• Assist with creating and updating press materials and assets.
• Research, expand, and maintain the gallery’s media contact database.
• Help manage the gallery’s press archive (print and digital) through organizational and research‑based projects.
• Maintain awareness of arts, culture, and media trends relevant to the gallery and its roster.

What we would like you to have:

• Strong interest in contemporary art and the broader creative landscape.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and manage the timing of personal tasks and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter with strong time‑management abilities.
• Familiarity with Mac, Photoshop, Excel, and Google Workspace is a plus but not required.

The Summer internship runs from June to early August. Hours are 10AM – 6PM, 5 days a week 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 approximately 3 months. All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $17/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. 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 [e-mail]. No calls or walk‑ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.