Communications & Marketing Coordinator - Paris - David Zwirner

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 or the larger creative arena, or is eager to learn.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry to apply.

About the Opportunity

Communications & Marketing Coordinator DZP

David Zwirner gallery seeks a Marketing & Communications Coordinator for its Paris gallery. The position reports into the Paris Gallery Director and works closely with the directors of Communications and Marketing to ensure close collaboration and consistency across all regional and global locations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of related experience in marketing and public relations, ideally within the arts, museum, and cultural institutions landscape. Superior communication skills, the ability to work independently, manage time and meet deadlines, and the ability to work with multiple teams are required. This position will involve contact with artists, curators, collectors and vendors; therefore discretion, professionalism, fluency in both French and English and superb client‑facing skills are essential.

What you'll do:

Press:

• Plan and implement strategic press campaigns for the Paris gallery in a wide range of top local and national media, including print, online, TV and radio for Paris exhibitions in collaboration with our Paris press agency.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Paris press agency, the Paris gallery and the London and New York‑based Communications team.
• Organize and manage press previews for Paris exhibitions.
• Act as point‑person for day‑to‑day media requests pertaining to the Paris gallery.
• Support EU museum exhibition press and marketing campaigns, acting as the primary liaison between gallery and museum marketing teams.
• Work with the NY Research team to create and confirm Paris exhibition press releases.
• Work directly with our translator to translate press releases and any other press materials.
• Inform DZ staff and gallery artists of key published media placements in real‑time.
• Maintain and cultivate media relationships for the Paris gallery via meetings at media outlet offices, lunches, gallery tours, etc.
• Partner with the NY comms teams to implement regional press campaigns and mailings for David Zwirner Books.

Marketing:

• Partner with New York marketing teams to plan and support exhibition campaigns and assets, including ads, web pages, marketing emails, collateral and beyond.
• Own and manage marketing budget for DZP exhibitions in partnership with department directors and contributors.
• For select exhibitions serve as MarComms Lead, acting as primary liaison to Gallery Director, Sales/Artist Management leads responsible for communicating key updates and deadlines on behalf of MarComms, securing approvals and communicating relevant updates to partnering colleagues.
• Serve as primary liaison between gallery and all Paris/EU vendors, including publishers, print vendors, etc.
• Manage advertising channel reporting in partnership with NY Marketing and Digital Marketing teams.
• Support public and private events at DZP as needed in collaboration with DZP Events lead, front desk and Operations teams.
• Act as point person for DZP exhibition assets and onsite photography as needed.

What we would like you to have:

• BA or Masters degree in Art History or Communications (preferred).
• 3–5 years of related experience in a gallery, museum, art institution, luxury house or PR agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in both French and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Google Workspace and Notion familiarity are a plus.

What you will love about David Zwirner:

• Competitive Benefits Package
• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery's long‑standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Utopia Editions and Consignments.
• Premier Access – to private on‑site and off‑site events such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks and walkthroughs with gallery artists, estate members and external curators and scholars.
• Staff‑driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's commitment to Galleries Commit.

Please submit a resume and cover letter and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

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 the hiring team. No calls or walk‑ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.

Key Skills

• Internal Control
• Accounting And Auditing
• Accounts Handling
• General Services
• Elevator
• Brand

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 3–5 years

Vacancy: 1