GALLERY ASSISTANT, PRESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Press:
-Monitor press coverage, primarily through Vuelio platform, identifying all relevant coverage, logging articles, mounting press clippings and circulating weekly updates to gallery staff.
-Create press highlights packs for artists and specific projects.
-Compile images for press, including sourcing images, seeking approvals, and drafting caption and credit documents.
-Proofreading and fact-checking press releases, articles, and other press materials.
-Attend exhibition meetings and meetings with external PR agencies.

Communications:
-Support the Press and Communications Manager in updating the Communications Planner, planning marketing campaigns and monitoring subscriber numbers.
-Create email marketing campaigns and social media posts to promote the TDG programme, external exhibitions, and other gallery and artist activities.

General Gallery Assistance
Front Desk:
-Answer the door buzzer, greeting gallery visitors, providing information or ensuring assistance is provided as required.
-Answer the telephone and transfer calls to relevant staff, fielding queries if necessary.
-Collect visitor data, scan visitor books, and compile reports at the end of each show.

Administration:
-Manage general email inquiries to the [email protected].
-Keep Artlogic contact entries up to date.
-Assist the team with ad-hoc travel and restaurant bookings.
-Order general office supplies.
-Maintain a high level of organisation around the front desk and gallery.

Post and Couriers:
-Organise shipping for gifts, books, and documents.
-Arrange local couriers and post items using Royal Mail Drop & Go forms.

Miscellaneous:
At Thomas Dane Gallery there is an understanding and expectation that all team members will work together to undertake and share additional tasks, in line with their responsibility level, to enable the Gallery to meet deadlines, prepare and deliver exhibitions and events and meet deadlines.