Communications & Marketing Intern

• Maintain a strong understanding of publishing industry matters
• Aid in the production of media reports for artist studios and estates
• Help develop individualized press strategies for upcoming exhibitions
• Create press packages for upcoming exhibitions and media requests
• Track incoming press, including monitoring daily media alerts and creating press clippings
• Work to actively maintain, research, and expand our roster of media contacts
• Support our growing press archive
• Conduct media outreach to ensure our openings are promoted on local arts and events calendars
• Support in planning, outreach, and on-the-ground operation of press previews
• Research target audiences and update gallery contact databases
• Assist with tracking marketing costs and invoices and filing accounting receipts
• Support in the development and routing of marketing materials
• Support the Communications and Marketing Manager with requests as needed
• Assist with guest list development and management
• Develop a master event list based on frequent invitees and attendees to past LA gallery events
• Assist with event preparation, including outreach to vendors, helping develop run-of-shows, and coordinating across teams
• Assist with event set-up including setting up seating and preparing materials
• On-site event support includes checking in guests for press previews and private and public events

• A general interest in the arts or larger creative arena
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for engaging in a range of media and interdisciplinary projects
• Eagerness to learn, self-starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, strong time-management skills, and an ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Excel and Google Documents is required
• Knowledge of Notion, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Figma is a plus

Knowledge of Notion, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Figma