The Gallery’s consistent growth, developed in tandem with its artists’ ambitions, occurs through the unique participation and contribution of each employee. We look for colleagues who are the most driven, the most talented, and the most creative. Every member of the Gallery’s team should aim for excellence and ingenuity, surpassing challenges and discovering new possibilities together. We value long-term commitment and loyalty, and in turn provide avenues for career advancement across all departments.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the Marketing and Communications Team

• Implement strategic communications plans for the gallery

• Supervise the Communications Team in the preparation, documentation, and digital presentation of upcoming exhibitions and fairs

• Oversee the creation of gallery wide texts including press releases, artist bios, and other gallery content

PRESS RELATIONS

• Develop press strategy, executing campaigns for artists, exhibitions, fairs

• Grow gallery’s network of, and relationships with international, national, and local press contacts

• Serve as spokesperson for gallery, fielding interviews and providing quotations

• Pitch and secure press coverage with targeted writers and editors

• Oversee press inquiries including asset development and delivery, fact-checking, and corrections

• Direct production and distribution of press releases and newsletters

• Edit and proof mail-outs and the gallery newsletter in collaboration with other departments

• Consult with the Artist Relations and Sales teams on strategy and pitches related to artists and upcoming exhibitions and fair presentations

• As needed, research and pitch corporate and/or targeted client-specific partnerships for events, including sponsorships and promotion

DIGITAL CONTENT, SOCIAL MEDIA, & MARKETING

• Direct social media strategy, content, and engagement for gallery

• Grow gallery’s social media following and engagement through experimentation / innovation and analytics-based reporting

• Oversee Digital Content Manager in scheduling and planning for all social media promotion

• Oversee the Digital Content Manager and Media Coordinators in the selection of key installation views for the website and promotional materials

• Implement tracking systems and report on analytics for social media, making adjustments as needed

• Increase the gallery’s presence across a wide range of social media platforms (e.g. beyond the current usage on Instagram, WeChat, etc.)

• Supervise documentation and media presentation of exhibitions (photography, videography, etc.)

• Oversee development and maintenance of the gallery’s website, working closely with the Media Coordinator

• As needed, oversee advertising needs for the gallery and track related expenses

GENERAL GALLERY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stay apprised of contemporary art world happenings

• Follow trends in press outreach, audience growth, and brand development

• Develop and retain an in-depth knowledge of gallery artists’ practices and biographies as well as relevant private and public collections

• Recognize and acknowledge the individual names and faces of museum curators, collectors, critics, and writers

• Communicate artists’ practices & biographies with clients, curators, critics, writers, and the public in an articulate, professional manner

• Actively promote the Gallery’s program to new contacts

• Attend all gallery openings, dinners, and other events

QUALIFICATIONS:

Our ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and creative with exceptional organizational skills; an excellent verbal and written communicator; and possesses the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We seek candidates who are extremely self-motivated, responsible, and efficient, and who hold a sincere appreciation for and experience with navigating diverse cultural spaces. In addition:

• Knowledge of contemporary art required

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing communications at a contemporary art gallery, public relations agency, or related arts and culture institution

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing staff

• BA in Communications, Marketing, Modern / Contemporary Art History, or related field required, but consideration is given to candidates with related experience

• Proven track record of achieving significant press coverage

• Ability to think strategically and creatively about the gallery’s communications program

• High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and ability to implement and manage multiple projects and timelines

• Experience communicating and working with artists/artists’ studios preferred

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to creatively resolve problems

• Excellent writing and copy editing/proofreading skills with knowledge of AP and/or Chicago Manual of Style

• Skills in media analytics (print and social) preferred

• Proficiency using the Adobe Creative Suite to design and create visual assets for social media is a plus

• Skills in a Mac-based environment required including Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Fluent in English; fluency in an additional language welcomed

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• This is a full-time salaried position.

• The pay scale for this position is $120,000-$180,000

Benefits for full-time employees, following a waiting period, include:

• Premium medical insurance (partially subsidized, at minimal cost to employee)

• Vision insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)

• Dental and long-term disability insurance

• Paid personal and vacation days

• Paid sick time

• Paid holidays and floating holidays

• Paid gallery closures

• Paid family leave

• Participation in a 401k retirement plan (with employer contribution)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• This position will be based in New York, NY.

• Regular in-person work required.