Waddington Custot
- Job Title: Marketing & Communications Coordinator
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026
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Location:
UK-wide
Job Summary
We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to manage the delivery and execution of the gallery’s communications and digital marketing activities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Writing & Editorial
- Write, edit and proofread gallery communications, including press releases, captions, mailers and newsletters, and marketing-facing outreach and external communications.
- Ensure consistency of tone, clarity of language and accuracy of content across all platforms and formats.
Digital Marketing & Online Platforms
- Build, schedule and manage exhibition, quarterly and fair-related mailers, ensuring consistent messaging and timely delivery.
- Coordinate online platform(Artsy, Artnet, Ocula) advertisements and update the gallery website with content including exhibitions, news, projects, fairs,videos, publications and stock listings.
Design & Print Materials
- Create sales packs, invitations, mailers, artist dossiers, exhibition handouts and advertisements, ensuring visual and editorial consistency.
Content Coordination
- Coordinate content creation and outreach schedules with the Digital Content Creator and gallery management.
- Assist installation photography and ensure assets are delivered, archived and used appropriately.
- Collaboratively create social media content to ensure alignment with the gallery’s overall communications strategy.
Outreach & Events
- Support outreach initiatives for exhibitions, art fairs and external projects, contributing to the gallery’s visibility and public profile.
- Assist with the planning, coordination and on-the-ground management of gallery events.
- Actively suggest and deliver a wide range of events, including private views, exhibition openings, artist talks, collector previews and guided walkthroughs.
- Coordinate guest lists, manage RSVPs, develop seating plans and oversee front-of-house check-in.
- Work closely with the sales and communications teams to manage event invitations, confirmations and post-event follow-ups.
- Support creative approaches to audience development, identifying new communities, partners and formats for engagement.
Job Requirements
Required Experience & Knowledge
- Demonstrate strong interest in the art world.
- Experience in communications, marketing or public relations within the art world or an adjacent luxury or creative industry.
- Show excellent written English and an ability to write clearly and confidently about art.
Skills & Attributes
- Demonstrate exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills alongside strong organisational ability and meticulous attention to detail.
- Bring a strong visual sensibility, confidence in external communication, the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, and a collaborative approach to working within a small team.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Artlogic CMS; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; and an established press network.
- Additional language skills (e.g. French or Mandarin) are a plus.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Application deadline: 31st March, 6pm.
- Contact name: Carmen Hu
- Contact email: [email protected]
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