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Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The ideal candidate will be extremely efficient and organized, possess exceptional communication skills and bring creativity and enthusiasm to the role. The ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and be a strong team player are also vital, as is a good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and social media platforms.
Areas of responsibility
Accurate calendars (editorial, press conferences, events etc.) and media lists
Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions
Distribute content such as briefing notes and press releases as required
Lead on tracking media coverage and PR metrics
Lead on the administration of media accreditation and invitations
Oversee organization of regular meetings / agendas / action points
Key Tasks
Maintain archive of all press clippings / bespoke clip books
Maintain archive of all press releases / info sheets
Maintain archive of images
Maintain up-to-date press lists
First point of contact for [email protected] email flagging any important requests
Respond to image requests
Develop supporting comms materials for press packs etc
Oversee administration of materials for press packs (e-press pack)
Research for campaigns where appropriate
Check the daily clips reports – flagging any major / important / relevant coverage
Oversee agendas / meeting notes
Manage RSVPs for invitations
Manage department subscriptions
Proofing of all comms materials
Cultivate a network of stakeholders in the wider industry
Keep up to date on wider arts media coverage and developments
Please Note e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc
Potential to work weekends at busy times
Some flexibility required to account for different time zones
Key Results Areas
Accuracy of written communications
Knowledge and Experience
Some previous experience of working in a communications team or related field
Art world experience / knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Mandatory
High attention to detail
Excellent communications skills
Ability to manage your time well and comfortable working to tight deadlines
Team player who is able to work towards a shared goal
Desirable
Interest in the media / art criticism
Qualifications and Training
Mandatory
Degree in a related subject or equivalent experience
Working Conditions:
Permanent, London Surrey Street
10am-6pm, Mon-Fri
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Frieze unites people in our love of the arts. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we are committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability, together with artists, writers, and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. There is still much work to be done to address systemic inequality and discrimination within the arts and culture industry, and we are dedicated to making progress to both within our own organization and the art world at large.
