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    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.