Communications Coordinator

Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Programming, the Communications Coordinator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to implementing marketing and public relations campaigns, handling rights and reproductions requests, overseeing content on the gallery’s website and social media channels, and liaising with press and external consultants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement marketing and public relations campaigns for announcements, exhibitions, art fairs, and artists' projects

Upload content for gallery social media channels

Design and schedule marketing e-blasts

Format and distribute press releases and images in collaboration with Research team and external public relations consultants

Maintain gallery website, updating content, press, and e-commerce inventory as needed

Coordinate gallery programming and special events

Manage external media requests, including high-res image requests and interview opportunities for gallery principles

Liaise with staff, gallery principles, artist studios, consultants, and external organizations for approvals on all communications collateral

Liaise with artists/artist studios/estates and staff on media inquiries for third-party exhibitions and projects

Serve as primary point of contact for all rights and reproduction requests

Build and maintain press kits and press links for PR and journalists, ensuring all captions, copyrights, and credit lines are included

Monitor all mentions of the gallery and its artists for weekly press updates

Manage all gallery publication subscriptions

Develop and maintain press mailing list

Serve as liaison for venue rentals

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Superior communication and writing skills;

Highly organized and efficient in time management;

Up to date familiarity with the global media landscape;

Passionate about the art world and driven to raise the profile of the gallery;

Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to all tasks in a fast paced environment;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Excellent technical skills;

Must be available for work around installations, openings, and other events as needed, which may take place outside of normal gallery hours (9:30am - 6pm).

EXPERIENCE:

Proficient with Microsoft Office, iOS, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and Photoshop;

Experience with Asana and social scheduling tools a plus

Experience managing marketing channels including social media, email marketing, and websites

Familiarity with marketing metrics and data analysis tools

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a global team.

BA in Marketing or Communications preferred

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time/Regular/Non-Exempt/Salaried position with overtime. Monday to Friday, onsite, with additional hours as needed.