Our client is a Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery in London. They are looking for a creative, confident Communications & PR Manager to expand the gallery’s audience across digital channels and implement press campaigns for its exhibition programme.
Responsibilities
Contribute creative ideas to broaden and expand the gallery audience with innovative and integrated digital marketing campaigns across its digital channels (incl but not limited to gallery website, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Develop and implement Rich Media Content strategy, from commission to distribution
Produce ad hoc marketing materials in-house using Adobe Photoshop
Devise creative strategies to grow and diversify the gallery’s social following alongside the social media manager
Implement press campaigns for exhibition programme and selected fairs
Set up one-on-one briefings and proactively pitch media about the gallery programme and external projects, securing coverage
Write, copyedit and proof texts such as press releases to support press campaigns
Format press releases and gallery documents
Select and prepare press images, captions, and information
Oversee logistics for press interviews, journalist visits, photographers, and film crews
Respond to incoming enquiries from press
Build the gallery’s press network and database
Monitor press coverage and request corrections where appropriate
Scan and file press archive
Manage gallery events within the team on the ground – Support from Gallery Assistants
Candidate Specifications
Creative, flexible and innovative approach to working, bringing new ideas to the table
Ambitious for the gallery, with an entrepreneurial spirit
Strong visual sense
Educated to degree level, preferably in arts or humanities subject (BA required)
Demonstrated PR network
Experience leading communications and marketing campaigns
Excellent communications skills, as well as analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Strong language skills. Fluent in English, further languages desired but not essential
Excellent written skills in English
Demonstrated skill writing about art and exhibitions
Location: London
Salary: around £45K+ pa DOE
Gallery is Open Wed- Sat, 12-6 and for private appointments; the role could be Full-time or Part-time in the gallery or remote
Role to be filled ASAP