PR & Marketing Manager - Art

An amazing opportunity has just become available for an experienced PR & Marketing Manager to join a tight knit London arts organisation, and gallery, in a standalone role providing lots of opportunity for growth and expansion.

Based on site at the Central London gallery 5 days a week, this role requires someone with strong connections within the arts press and media.

• Manage press and marketing strategy to increase awareness, footfall and increase gallery's brand
• Write and distribute press releases and pitch to journalists for features, interviews, comment pieces and reviews, pro-actively seeking and responding to coverage opportunities.
• Develop and nurture positive working relationships with a wide range of journalists as well as artists, partners and other collaborators.
• Run press events and launches and coordinate media production across all media.
• Driving PR coverage across the art press and beyond in existing / new publications
• Researching, organizing, attending and running networking events in London and abroad.
• Write, publish newsletters, update website and post across all social media channels with clear strategy.

The ideal candidate

• Must have strong contacts within the art world and art press and know influential journalists, editors and figures!
• At least 5 years' experience in PR and Marketing
• Passion and knowledge of visual arts

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.